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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.76, 489.27 and 275.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.76, 489.27 and 275.50 is: 412.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.76 : 489.27 = 275.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.76/489.27 = 275.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.76x = 489.27 × 275.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.76x = 134,793.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,793.89/326.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.52

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