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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.90, 490.46 and 279.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.90, 490.46 and 279.60 is: 418.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.90 : 490.46 = 279.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.90/490.46 = 279.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.90x = 490.46 × 279.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.90x = 137,132.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,132.14/327.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.22

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