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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.26, 489.03 and 319.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.26, 489.03 and 319.97 is: 478.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.26 : 489.03 = 319.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.26/489.03 = 319.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.26x = 489.03 × 319.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.26x = 156,473.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,473.33/327.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.13

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