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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.16, 489.26 and 265.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.16, 489.26 and 265.16 is: 396.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.16 : 489.26 = 265.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.16/489.26 = 265.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.16x = 489.26 × 265.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.16x = 129,732.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,732.18/327.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.54

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