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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.60, 490.56 and 182.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.60, 490.56 and 182.64 is: 273.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.60 : 490.56 = 182.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.60/490.56 = 182.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.60x = 490.56 × 182.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.60x = 89,595.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,595.88/327.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.49

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