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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.63, 491.27 and 258.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.63, 491.27 and 258.96 is: 388.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.63 : 491.27 = 258.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.63/491.27 = 258.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.63x = 491.27 × 258.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.63x = 127,217.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,217.98/327.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.30

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