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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.35, 490.28 and 253.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.35, 490.28 and 253.72 is: 380.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.35 : 490.28 = 253.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.35/490.28 = 253.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.35x = 490.28 × 253.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.35x = 124,391.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,391.39/327.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.00

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