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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.78, 490.86 and 263.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.78, 490.86 and 263.52 is: 394.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.78 : 490.86 = 263.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.78/490.86 = 263.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.78x = 490.86 × 263.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.78x = 129,351.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,351.43/327.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.63

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