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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.92, 491.78 and 289.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.92, 491.78 and 289.45 is: 434.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.92 : 491.78 = 289.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.92/491.78 = 289.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.92x = 491.78 × 289.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.92x = 142,345.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,345.22/327.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.08

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