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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.60, 490.59 and 183.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.60, 490.59 and 183.06 is: 274.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.60 : 490.59 = 183.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.60/490.59 = 183.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.60x = 490.59 × 183.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.60x = 89,807.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,807.41/327.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.14

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