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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.27, 492.96 and 270.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.27, 492.96 and 270.49 is: 406.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.27 : 492.96 = 270.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.27/492.96 = 270.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.27x = 492.96 × 270.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.27x = 133,340.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,340.75/328.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.19

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