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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.14, 489.89 and 249.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.14, 489.89 and 249.78 is: 374.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.14 : 489.89 = 249.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.14/489.89 = 249.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.14x = 489.89 × 249.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.14x = 122,363.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,363.48/327.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.05

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