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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.79, 491.31 and 293.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.79, 491.31 and 293.19 is: 439.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.79 : 491.31 = 293.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.79/491.31 = 293.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.79x = 491.31 × 293.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.79x = 144,048.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,048.35/327.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.45

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