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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.75, 491.64 and 84.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.75, 491.64 and 84.27 is: 126.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.75 : 491.64 = 84.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.75/491.64 = 84.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.75x = 491.64 × 84.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.75x = 41,432.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,432.74/327.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.42

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