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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.26, 490.46 and 273.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.26, 490.46 and 273.26 is: 409.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.26 : 490.46 = 273.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.26/490.46 = 273.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.26x = 490.46 × 273.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.26x = 134,021.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,021.33/327.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.53

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