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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.51, 490.86 and 287.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.51, 490.86 and 287.01 is: 430.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.51 : 490.86 = 287.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.51/490.86 = 287.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.51x = 490.86 × 287.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.51x = 140,881.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,881.73/327.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.16

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