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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.02, 492.24 and 327.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.02, 492.24 and 327.02 is: 490.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.02 : 492.24 = 327.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.02/492.24 = 327.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.02x = 492.24 × 327.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.02x = 160,972.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,972.32/328.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.74

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