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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.32, 490.89 and 121.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.32, 490.89 and 121.77 is: 182.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.32 : 490.89 = 121.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.32/490.89 = 121.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.32x = 490.89 × 121.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.32x = 59,775.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,775.68/327.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.62

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