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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.44, 490.20 and 263.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.44, 490.20 and 263.12 is: 393.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.44 : 490.20 = 263.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.44/490.20 = 263.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.44x = 490.20 × 263.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.44x = 128,981.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,981.42/327.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.91

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