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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.84, 491.87 and 279.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.84, 491.87 and 279.46 is: 419.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.84 : 491.87 = 279.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.84/491.87 = 279.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.84x = 491.87 × 279.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.84x = 137,454.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,454.13/327.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.27

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