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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.87, 490.93 and 256.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.87, 490.93 and 256.80 is: 384.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.87 : 490.93 = 256.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.87/490.93 = 256.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.87x = 490.93 × 256.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.87x = 126,070.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,070.18/327.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.51

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