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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.36, 490.59 and 240.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.36, 490.59 and 240.74 is: 360.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.36 : 490.59 = 240.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.36/490.59 = 240.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.36x = 490.59 × 240.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.36x = 118,104.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,104.64/327.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.78

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