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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.33, 490.77 and 297.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.33, 490.77 and 297.18 is: 445.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.33 : 490.77 = 297.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.33/490.77 = 297.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.33x = 490.77 × 297.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.33x = 145,847.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,847.03/327.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.57

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