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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.19, 490.78 and 83.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.19, 490.78 and 83.72 is: 125.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.19 : 490.78 = 83.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.19/490.78 = 83.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.19x = 490.78 × 83.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.19x = 41,088.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,088.10/327.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.58

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