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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.48, 492.84 and 250.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.48, 492.84 and 250.92 is: 377.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.48 : 492.84 = 250.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.48/492.84 = 250.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.48x = 492.84 × 250.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.48x = 123,663.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,663.41/327.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.62

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