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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.66, 491.04 and 255.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.66, 491.04 and 255.18 is: 382.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.66 : 491.04 = 255.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.66/491.04 = 255.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.66x = 491.04 × 255.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.66x = 125,303.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,303.59/327.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.42

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