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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327, 488.96 and 276.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327, 488.96 and 276.25 is: 413.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327 : 488.96 = 276.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327/488.96 = 276.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327x = 488.96 × 276.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327x = 135,075.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,075.20/327
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.07

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