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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.68, 492.08 and 264.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.68, 492.08 and 264.16 is: 396.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.68 : 492.08 = 264.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.68/492.08 = 264.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.68x = 492.08 × 264.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.68x = 129,987.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,987.85/327.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.69

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