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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.68, 490.94 and 273.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.68, 490.94 and 273.50 is: 409.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.68 : 490.94 = 273.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.68/490.94 = 273.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.68x = 490.94 × 273.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.68x = 134,270.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,270.32/327.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.77

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