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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.40, 490.14 and 266.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.40, 490.14 and 266.44 is: 398.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.40 : 490.14 = 266.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.40/490.14 = 266.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.40x = 490.14 × 266.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.40x = 130,592.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,592.90/327.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.88

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