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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.58, 681.71 and 327.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.58, 681.71 and 327.50 is: 452.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.58 : 681.71 = 327.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.58/681.71 = 327.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.58x = 681.71 × 327.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.58x = 223,260.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,260.03/493.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.33

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