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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.24, 491.40 and 295.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.24, 491.40 and 295.38 is: 443.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.24 : 491.40 = 295.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.24/491.40 = 295.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.24x = 491.40 × 295.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.24x = 145,149.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,149.73/327.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.56

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