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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.84, 490.80 and 258.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.84, 490.80 and 258.72 is: 387.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.84 : 490.80 = 258.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.84/490.80 = 258.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.84x = 490.80 × 258.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.84x = 126,979.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,979.78/327.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.32

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