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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.80, 490.70 and 275.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.80, 490.70 and 275.84 is: 414.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.80 : 490.70 = 275.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.80/490.70 = 275.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.80x = 490.70 × 275.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.80x = 135,354.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,354.69/326.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.18

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