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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.64, 490.36 and 245.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.64, 490.36 and 245.92 is: 368.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.64 : 490.36 = 245.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.64/490.36 = 245.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.64x = 490.36 × 245.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.64x = 120,589.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,589.33/327.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.05

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