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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.04, 491.98 and 272.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.04, 491.98 and 272.36 is: 409.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.04 : 491.98 = 272.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.04/491.98 = 272.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.04x = 491.98 × 272.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.04x = 133,995.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,995.67/327.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.72

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