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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.14, 491.33 and 280.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.14, 491.33 and 280.97 is: 421.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.14 : 491.33 = 280.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.14/491.33 = 280.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.14x = 491.33 × 280.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.14x = 138,049.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,049.08/327.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.99

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