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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.27, 491.46 and 269.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.27, 491.46 and 269.49 is: 404.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.27 : 491.46 = 269.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.27/491.46 = 269.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.27x = 491.46 × 269.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.27x = 132,443.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,443.56/327.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.69

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