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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.78, 493.88 and 271.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.78, 493.88 and 271.26 is: 408.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.78 : 493.88 = 271.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.78/493.88 = 271.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.78x = 493.88 × 271.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.78x = 133,969.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,969.89/327.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.72

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