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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.42, 491.40 and 322.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.42, 491.40 and 322.92 is: 484.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.42 : 491.40 = 322.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.42/491.40 = 322.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.42x = 491.40 × 322.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.42x = 158,682.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,682.89/327.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.65

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