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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.60, 488.10 and 271.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.60, 488.10 and 271.80 is: 408.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.60 : 488.10 = 271.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.60/488.10 = 271.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.60x = 488.10 × 271.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.60x = 132,665.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,665.58/324.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.70

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