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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.36, 491.03 and 83.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.36, 491.03 and 83.89 is: 125.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.36 : 491.03 = 83.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.36/491.03 = 83.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.36x = 491.03 × 83.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.36x = 41,193.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,193.49/327.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.83

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