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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.21, 490.11 and 275.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.21, 490.11 and 275.96 is: 413.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.21 : 490.11 = 275.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.21/490.11 = 275.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.21x = 490.11 × 275.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.21x = 135,250.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,250.76/327.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.35

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