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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.55, 491.19 and 250.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.55, 491.19 and 250.99 is: 376.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.55 : 491.19 = 250.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.55/491.19 = 250.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.55x = 491.19 × 250.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.55x = 123,283.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,283.78/327.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.38

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