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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.76, 491.54 and 307.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.76, 491.54 and 307.01 is: 460.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.76 : 491.54 = 307.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.76/491.54 = 307.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.76x = 491.54 × 307.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.76x = 150,903.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,903.70/327.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.41

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