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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.51, 490.46 and 258.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.51, 490.46 and 258.48 is: 387.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.51 : 490.46 = 258.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.51/490.46 = 258.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.51x = 490.46 × 258.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.51x = 126,772.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,772.81/327.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.08

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