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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.44, 491.76 and 314.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.44, 491.76 and 314.39 is: 472.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.44 : 491.76 = 314.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.44/491.76 = 314.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.44x = 491.76 × 314.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.44x = 154,604.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,604.43/327.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.16

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