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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.62, 491.52 and 267.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.62, 491.52 and 267.32 is: 401.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.62 : 491.52 = 267.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.62/491.52 = 267.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.62x = 491.52 × 267.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.62x = 131,393.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,393.13/327.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.05

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