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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.12, 490.89 and 326.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.12, 490.89 and 326.31 is: 489.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.12 : 490.89 = 326.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.12/490.89 = 326.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.12x = 490.89 × 326.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.12x = 160,182.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,182.32/327.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.67

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