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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.85, 492.08 and 260.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.85, 492.08 and 260.11 is: 390.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.85 : 492.08 = 260.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.85/492.08 = 260.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.85x = 492.08 × 260.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.85x = 127,994.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,994.24/327.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.41

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