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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.13, 490.70 and 83.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.13, 490.70 and 83.66 is: 125.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.13 : 490.70 = 83.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.13/490.70 = 83.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.13x = 490.70 × 83.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.13x = 41,049.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,049.09/327.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.48

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