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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.74, 492.03 and 279.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.74, 492.03 and 279.95 is: 420.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.74 : 492.03 = 279.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.74/492.03 = 279.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.74x = 492.03 × 279.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.74x = 137,741.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,741.34/327.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.28

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