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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.59, 490.74 and 246.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.59, 490.74 and 246.52 is: 369.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.59 : 490.74 = 246.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.59/490.74 = 246.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.59x = 490.74 × 246.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.59x = 120,977.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,977.22/327.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.29

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