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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.28, 490.29 and 266.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.28, 490.29 and 266.80 is: 399.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.28 : 490.29 = 266.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.28/490.29 = 266.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.28x = 490.29 × 266.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.28x = 130,809.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,809.37/327.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.69

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