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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.62, 490.08 and 291.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.62, 490.08 and 291.08 is: 435.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.62 : 490.08 = 291.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.62/490.08 = 291.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.62x = 490.08 × 291.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.62x = 142,652.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,652.49/327.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.42

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