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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.64, 491.72 and 183.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.64, 491.72 and 183.44 is: 275.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.64 : 491.72 = 183.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.64/491.72 = 183.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.64x = 491.72 × 183.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.64x = 90,201.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,201.12/327.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.31

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