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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.73, 492.27 and 316.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.73, 492.27 and 316.80 is: 475.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.73 : 492.27 = 316.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.73/492.27 = 316.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.73x = 492.27 × 316.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.73x = 155,948.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,948.67/327.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.84

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