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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.48, 492.34 and 263.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.48, 492.34 and 263.80 is: 396.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.48 : 492.34 = 263.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.48/492.34 = 263.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.48x = 492.34 × 263.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.48x = 129,879.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,879.29/327.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.60

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