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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.60, 491.40 and 285.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.60, 491.40 and 285.12 is: 427.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.60 : 491.40 = 285.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.60/491.40 = 285.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.60x = 491.40 × 285.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.60x = 140,107.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,107.97/327.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.68

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