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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.40, 491.36 and 288.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.40, 491.36 and 288.96 is: 433.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.40 : 491.36 = 288.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.40/491.36 = 288.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.40x = 491.36 × 288.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.40x = 141,983.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,983.39/327.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.67

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