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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.29, 488.31 and 292.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.29, 488.31 and 292.67 is: 436.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.29 : 488.31 = 292.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.29/488.31 = 292.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.29x = 488.31 × 292.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.29x = 142,911.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,911.25/327.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.66

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