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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.96, 489.77 and 263.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.96, 489.77 and 263.05 is: 392.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.96 : 489.77 = 263.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.96/489.77 = 263.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.96x = 489.77 × 263.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.96x = 128,834.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,834.00/327.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.83

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