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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.62, 491.43 and 276.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.62, 491.43 and 276.59 is: 414.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.62 : 491.43 = 276.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.62/491.43 = 276.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.62x = 491.43 × 276.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.62x = 135,924.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,924.62/327.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.89

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