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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324, 486.40 and 273.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324, 486.40 and 273.28 is: 410.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324 : 486.40 = 273.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324/486.40 = 273.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324x = 486.40 × 273.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324x = 132,923.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,923.39/324
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.26

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