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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.91, 489.80 and 271.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.91, 489.80 and 271.41 is: 407.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.91 : 489.80 = 271.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.91/489.80 = 271.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.91x = 489.80 × 271.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.91x = 132,936.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,936.62/325.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.89

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