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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.84, 491.44 and 273.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.84, 491.44 and 273.84 is: 410.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.84 : 491.44 = 273.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.84/491.44 = 273.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.84x = 491.44 × 273.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.84x = 134,575.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,575.93/327.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.49

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