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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.90, 490.92 and 251.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.90, 490.92 and 251.16 is: 376.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.90 : 490.92 = 251.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.90/490.92 = 251.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.90x = 490.92 × 251.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.90x = 123,299.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,299.47/327.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.03

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