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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.21, 490.86 and 258.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.21, 490.86 and 258.86 is: 388.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.21 : 490.86 = 258.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.21/490.86 = 258.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.21x = 490.86 × 258.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.21x = 127,065.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,065.25/327.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.33

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