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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.64, 491.52 and 250.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.64, 491.52 and 250.68 is: 376.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.64 : 491.52 = 250.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.64/491.52 = 250.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.64x = 491.52 × 250.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.64x = 123,214.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,214.23/327.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.07

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