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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.20, 490.17 and 294.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.20, 490.17 and 294.80 is: 441.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.20 : 490.17 = 294.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.20/490.17 = 294.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.20x = 490.17 × 294.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.20x = 144,499.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,499.67/327.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.63

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