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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.57, 490.94 and 278.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.57, 490.94 and 278.49 is: 417.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.57 : 490.94 = 278.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.57/490.94 = 278.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.57x = 490.94 × 278.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.57x = 136,721.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,721.88/327.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.38

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