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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.66, 489.59 and 247.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.66, 489.59 and 247.98 is: 370.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.66 : 489.59 = 247.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.66/489.59 = 247.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.66x = 489.59 × 247.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.66x = 121,408.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,408.16/327.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.53

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