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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.63, 491.15 and 259.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.63, 491.15 and 259.59 is: 389.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.63 : 491.15 = 259.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.63/491.15 = 259.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.63x = 491.15 × 259.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.63x = 127,498.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,498.66/327.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.15

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