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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.92, 491.64 and 183.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.92, 491.64 and 183.44 is: 275.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.92 : 491.64 = 183.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.92/491.64 = 183.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.92x = 491.64 × 183.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.92x = 90,186.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,186.44/327.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.03

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