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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.91, 491.30 and 272.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.91, 491.30 and 272.41 is: 409.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.91 : 491.30 = 272.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.91/491.30 = 272.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.91x = 491.30 × 272.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.91x = 133,835.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,835.03/326.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.39

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