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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.01, 491.20 and 275.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.01, 491.20 and 275.75 is: 414.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.01 : 491.20 = 275.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.01/491.20 = 275.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.01x = 491.20 × 275.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.01x = 135,448.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,448.48/327.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.20

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