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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.72, 491.16 and 273.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.72, 491.16 and 273.72 is: 410.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.72 : 491.16 = 273.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.72/491.16 = 273.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.72x = 491.16 × 273.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.72x = 134,440.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,440.32/327.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.23

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