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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.76, 490.20 and 267.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.76, 490.20 and 267.28 is: 399.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.76 : 490.20 = 267.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.76/490.20 = 267.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.76x = 490.20 × 267.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.76x = 131,020.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,020.66/327.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.75

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