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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.66, 487.92 and 271.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.66, 487.92 and 271.17 is: 406.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.66 : 487.92 = 271.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.66/487.92 = 271.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.66x = 487.92 × 271.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.66x = 132,307.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,307.44/325.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.28

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