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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.84, 492.30 and 325.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.84, 492.30 and 325.32 is: 488.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.84 : 492.30 = 325.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.84/492.30 = 325.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.84x = 492.30 × 325.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.84x = 160,155.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,155.04/327.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.52

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