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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.68, 490.53 and 283.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.68, 490.53 and 283.94 is: 425.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.68 : 490.53 = 283.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.68/490.53 = 283.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.68x = 490.53 × 283.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.68x = 139,281.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,281.09/327.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.05

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