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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.39, 490.74 and 245.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.39, 490.74 and 245.98 is: 368.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.39 : 490.74 = 245.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.39/490.74 = 245.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.39x = 490.74 × 245.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.39x = 120,712.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,712.23/327.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.71

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