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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.29, 490.96 and 83.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.29, 490.96 and 83.82 is: 125.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.29 : 490.96 = 83.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.29/490.96 = 83.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.29x = 490.96 × 83.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.29x = 41,151.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,151.90/327.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.73

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