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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.89, 491.33 and 259.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.89, 491.33 and 259.25 is: 388.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.89 : 491.33 = 259.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.89/491.33 = 259.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.89x = 491.33 × 259.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.89x = 127,375.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,375.49/327.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.47

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