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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.73, 490.40 and 270.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.73, 490.40 and 270.24 is: 405.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.73 : 490.40 = 270.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.73/490.40 = 270.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.73x = 490.40 × 270.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.73x = 132,525.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,525.70/326.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.61

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