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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.21, 490.33 and 290.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.21, 490.33 and 290.54 is: 435.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.21 : 490.33 = 290.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.21/490.33 = 290.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.21x = 490.33 × 290.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.21x = 142,458.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,458.49/327.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.37

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