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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.13, 491.74 and 327.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.13, 491.74 and 327.83 is: 491.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.13 : 491.74 = 327.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.13/491.74 = 327.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.13x = 491.74 × 327.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.13x = 161,203.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,203.85/328.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.28

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