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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.53, 491.29 and 205.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.53, 491.29 and 205.53 is: 308.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.53 : 491.29 = 205.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.53/491.29 = 205.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.53x = 491.29 × 205.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.53x = 100,973.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,973.81/327.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.29

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