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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.19, 490.33 and 317.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.19, 490.33 and 317.34 is: 475.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.19 : 490.33 = 317.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.19/490.33 = 317.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.19x = 490.33 × 317.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.19x = 155,601.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,601.32/327.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.57

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