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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.28, 507.84 and 327.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.28, 507.84 and 327.36 is: 487.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.28 : 507.84 = 327.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.28/507.84 = 327.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.28x = 507.84 × 327.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.28x = 166,246.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,246.50/341.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.13

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