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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.06, 491.55 and 272.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.06, 491.55 and 272.55 is: 409.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.06 : 491.55 = 272.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.06/491.55 = 272.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.06x = 491.55 × 272.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.06x = 133,971.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,971.95/327.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.63

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