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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.52, 490.80 and 240.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.52, 490.80 and 240.64 is: 360.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.52 : 490.80 = 240.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.52/490.80 = 240.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.52x = 490.80 × 240.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.52x = 118,106.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,106.11/327.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.61

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