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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.99, 492.02 and 291.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.99, 492.02 and 291.77 is: 437.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.99 : 492.02 = 291.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.99/492.02 = 291.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.99x = 492.02 × 291.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.99x = 143,556.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,556.68/327.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.69

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