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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.51, 490.84 and 250.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.51, 490.84 and 250.19 is: 374.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.51 : 490.84 = 250.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.51/490.84 = 250.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.51x = 490.84 × 250.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.51x = 122,803.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,803.26/327.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.96

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