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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.83, 490.88 and 262.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.83, 490.88 and 262.53 is: 393.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.83 : 490.88 = 262.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.83/490.88 = 262.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.83x = 490.88 × 262.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.83x = 128,870.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,870.73/327.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.10

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