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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.38, 489.73 and 274.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.38, 489.73 and 274.97 is: 411.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.38 : 489.73 = 274.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.38/489.73 = 274.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.38x = 489.73 × 274.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.38x = 134,661.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,661.06/327.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.33

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