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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.81, 492.27 and 314.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.81, 492.27 and 314.73 is: 472.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.81 : 492.27 = 314.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.81/492.27 = 314.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.81x = 492.27 × 314.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.81x = 154,932.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,932.14/327.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.63

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