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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.21, 490.90 and 291.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.21, 490.90 and 291.39 is: 437.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.21 : 490.90 = 291.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.21/490.90 = 291.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.21x = 490.90 × 291.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.21x = 143,043.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,043.35/327.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.16

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