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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.33, 490.68 and 251.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.33, 490.68 and 251.19 is: 376.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.33 : 490.68 = 251.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.33/490.68 = 251.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.33x = 490.68 × 251.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.33x = 123,253.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,253.91/327.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.54

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