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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.93, 491.31 and 292.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.93, 491.31 and 292.17 is: 437.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.93 : 491.31 = 292.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.93/491.31 = 292.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.93x = 491.31 × 292.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.93x = 143,548.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,548.40/327.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.75

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