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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.51, 491.55 and 270.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.51, 491.55 and 270.19 is: 404.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.51 : 491.55 = 270.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.51/491.55 = 270.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.51x = 491.55 × 270.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.51x = 132,811.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,811.89/328.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.29

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