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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.86, 490.59 and 270.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.86, 490.59 and 270.36 is: 405.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.86 : 490.59 = 270.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.86/490.59 = 270.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.86x = 490.59 × 270.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.86x = 132,635.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,635.91/326.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.79

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