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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.77, 491.66 and 84.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.77, 491.66 and 84.30 is: 126.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.77 : 491.66 = 84.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.77/491.66 = 84.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.77x = 491.66 × 84.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.77x = 41,446.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,446.94/327.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.45

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