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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.74, 490.53 and 291.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.74, 490.53 and 291.74 is: 436.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.74 : 490.53 = 291.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.74/490.53 = 291.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.74x = 490.53 × 291.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.74x = 143,107.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,107.22/327.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.65

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