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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.78, 491.66 and 267.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.78, 491.66 and 267.18 is: 400.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.78 : 491.66 = 267.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.78/491.66 = 267.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.78x = 491.66 × 267.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.78x = 131,361.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,361.72/327.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.76

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