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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.87, 490.02 and 272.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.87, 490.02 and 272.48 is: 408.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.87 : 490.02 = 272.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.87/490.02 = 272.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.87x = 490.02 × 272.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.87x = 133,518.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,518.20/326.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.48

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