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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.84, 491.12 and 255.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.84, 491.12 and 255.36 is: 382.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.84 : 491.12 = 255.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.84/491.12 = 255.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.84x = 491.12 × 255.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.84x = 125,412.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,412.40/327.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.54

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