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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.84, 492.06 and 276.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.84, 492.06 and 276.91 is: 415.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.84 : 492.06 = 276.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.84/492.06 = 276.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.84x = 492.06 × 276.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.84x = 136,256.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,256.33/327.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.62

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