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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.35, 490.26 and 258.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.35, 490.26 and 258.42 is: 387.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.35 : 490.26 = 258.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.35/490.26 = 258.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.35x = 490.26 × 258.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.35x = 126,690.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,690.18/327.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.01

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