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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.65, 491.54 and 273.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.65, 491.54 and 273.92 is: 410.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.65 : 491.54 = 273.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.65/491.54 = 273.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.65x = 491.54 × 273.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.65x = 134,638.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,638.81/327.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.93

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