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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.34, 491.40 and 325.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.34, 491.40 and 325.86 is: 489.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.34 : 491.40 = 325.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.34/491.40 = 325.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.34x = 491.40 × 325.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.34x = 160,125.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,125.76/327.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.17

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