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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.28, 491 and 254.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.28, 491 and 254.64 is: 382.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.28 : 491 = 254.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.28/491 = 254.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.28x = 491 × 254.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.28x = 125,028.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,028.24/327.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.02

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