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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.95, 492.08 and 250.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.95, 492.08 and 250.80 is: 376.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.95 : 492.08 = 250.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.95/492.08 = 250.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.95x = 492.08 × 250.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.95x = 123,410.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,410.56/327.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.31

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