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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.60, 491.54 and 250.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.60, 491.54 and 250.51 is: 375.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.60 : 491.54 = 250.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.60/491.54 = 250.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.60x = 491.54 × 250.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.60x = 123,135.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,135.69/327.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.87

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