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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.88, 491.82 and 271.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.88, 491.82 and 271.24 is: 406.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.88 : 491.82 = 271.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.88/491.82 = 271.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.88x = 491.82 × 271.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.88x = 133,401.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,401.26/327.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.86

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