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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.97, 492.73 and 271.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.97, 492.73 and 271.06 is: 405.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.97 : 492.73 = 271.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.97/492.73 = 271.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.97x = 492.73 × 271.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.97x = 133,559.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,559.39/328.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.99

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