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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.16, 491.46 and 255.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.16, 491.46 and 255.88 is: 384.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.16 : 491.46 = 255.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.16/491.46 = 255.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.16x = 491.46 × 255.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.16x = 125,754.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,754.78/327.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.38

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