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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.84, 492.80 and 282.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.84, 492.80 and 282.40 is: 424.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.84 : 492.80 = 282.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.84/492.80 = 282.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.84x = 492.80 × 282.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.84x = 139,166.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,166.72/327.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.50

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