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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.85, 491.16 and 245.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.85, 491.16 and 245.43 is: 367.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.85 : 491.16 = 245.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.85/491.16 = 245.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.85x = 491.16 × 245.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.85x = 120,546.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,546.32/327.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.69

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