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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.73, 490.82 and 258.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.73, 490.82 and 258.79 is: 387.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.73 : 490.82 = 258.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.73/490.82 = 258.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.73x = 490.82 × 258.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.73x = 127,018.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,018.73/327.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.57

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