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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.41, 492.05 and 272.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.41, 492.05 and 272.91 is: 410.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.41 : 492.05 = 272.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.41/492.05 = 272.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.41x = 492.05 × 272.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.41x = 134,285.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,285.37/327.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.14

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