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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.78, 491.94 and 246.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.78, 491.94 and 246.36 is: 369.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.78 : 491.94 = 246.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.78/491.94 = 246.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.78x = 491.94 × 246.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.78x = 121,194.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,194.34/327.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.74

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