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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.94, 492.18 and 289.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.94, 492.18 and 289.78 is: 434.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.94 : 492.18 = 289.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.94/492.18 = 289.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.94x = 492.18 × 289.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.94x = 142,623.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,623.92/327.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.91

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