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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.10, 490.35 and 273.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.10, 490.35 and 273.30 is: 410.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.10 : 490.35 = 273.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.10/490.35 = 273.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.10x = 490.35 × 273.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.10x = 134,012.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,012.66/326.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.96

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