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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.74, 491.65 and 267.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.74, 491.65 and 267.39 is: 401.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.74 : 491.65 = 267.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.74/491.65 = 267.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.74x = 491.65 × 267.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.74x = 131,461.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,461.63/327.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.12

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