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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.86, 490.87 and 265.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.86, 490.87 and 265.79 is: 397.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.86 : 490.87 = 265.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.86/490.87 = 265.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.86x = 490.87 × 265.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.86x = 130,468.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,468.34/327.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.94

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