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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.60, 490.53 and 256.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.60, 490.53 and 256.53 is: 384.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.60 : 490.53 = 256.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.60/490.53 = 256.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.60x = 490.53 × 256.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.60x = 125,834.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,834.38/327.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.12

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