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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.04, 490.86 and 276.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.04, 490.86 and 276.01 is: 414.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.04 : 490.86 = 276.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.04/490.86 = 276.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.04x = 490.86 × 276.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.04x = 135,481.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,481.04/327.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.27

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