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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.62, 491.19 and 282.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.62, 491.19 and 282.50 is: 423.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.62 : 491.19 = 282.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.62/491.19 = 282.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.62x = 491.19 × 282.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.62x = 138,761.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,761.18/327.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.54

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