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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.94, 490.96 and 255.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.94, 490.96 and 255.85 is: 383.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.94 : 490.96 = 255.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.94/490.96 = 255.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.94x = 490.96 × 255.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.94x = 125,612.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,612.12/327.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.03

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