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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.44, 488.76 and 272.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.44, 488.76 and 272.44 is: 407.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.44 : 488.76 = 272.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.44/488.76 = 272.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.44x = 488.76 × 272.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.44x = 133,157.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,157.77/326.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.91

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