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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.57, 496.63 and 273.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.57, 496.63 and 273.07 is: 411.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.57 : 496.63 = 273.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.57/496.63 = 273.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.57x = 496.63 × 273.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.57x = 135,611.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,611.39/329.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.47

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