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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.17, 490.74 and 83.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.17, 490.74 and 83.69 is: 125.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.17 : 490.74 = 83.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.17/490.74 = 83.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.17x = 490.74 × 83.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.17x = 41,069.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,069.10/327.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.53

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