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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.02, 489.90 and 275.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.02, 489.90 and 275.98 is: 413.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.02 : 489.90 = 275.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.02/489.90 = 275.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.02x = 489.90 × 275.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.02x = 135,202.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,202.60/327.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.44

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