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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.53, 491.30 and 284.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.53, 491.30 and 284.06 is: 426.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.53 : 491.30 = 284.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.53/491.30 = 284.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.53x = 491.30 × 284.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.53x = 139,558.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,558.68/327.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.09

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