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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.44, 489.72 and 258.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.44, 489.72 and 258.32 is: 386.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.44 : 489.72 = 258.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.44/489.72 = 258.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.44x = 489.72 × 258.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.44x = 126,504.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,504.47/327.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.34

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