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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.26, 491.82 and 247.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.26, 491.82 and 247.07 is: 371.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.26 : 491.82 = 247.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.26/491.82 = 247.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.26x = 491.82 × 247.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.26x = 121,514.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,514.58/327.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.31

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