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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.93, 492.48 and 292.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.93, 492.48 and 292.65 is: 439.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.93 : 492.48 = 292.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.93/492.48 = 292.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.93x = 492.48 × 292.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.93x = 144,124.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,124.27/327.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.50

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