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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.04, 492.57 and 293.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.04, 492.57 and 293.01 is: 439.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.04 : 492.57 = 293.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.04/492.57 = 293.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.04x = 492.57 × 293.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.04x = 144,327.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,327.94/328.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.98

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