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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.52, 489.87 and 271.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.52, 489.87 and 271.71 is: 407.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.52 : 489.87 = 271.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.52/489.87 = 271.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.52x = 489.87 × 271.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.52x = 133,102.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,102.58/326.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.64

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