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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.42, 490.32 and 261.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.42, 490.32 and 261.81 is: 392.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.42 : 490.32 = 261.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.42/490.32 = 261.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.42x = 490.32 × 261.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.42x = 128,370.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,370.68/327.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.07

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