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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.56, 491.14 and 287.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.56, 491.14 and 287.08 is: 430.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.56 : 491.14 = 287.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.56/491.14 = 287.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.56x = 491.14 × 287.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.56x = 140,996.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,996.47/327.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.44

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