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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.95, 491.16 and 325.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.95, 491.16 and 325.52 is: 487.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.95 : 491.16 = 325.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.95/491.16 = 325.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.95x = 491.16 × 325.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.95x = 159,878.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,878.32/327.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.52

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