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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.93, 491.39 and 293.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.93, 491.39 and 293.51 is: 439.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.93 : 491.39 = 293.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.93/491.39 = 293.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.93x = 491.39 × 293.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.93x = 144,223.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,223.95/327.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.80

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