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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.24, 492.54 and 277.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.24, 492.54 and 277.48 is: 416.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.24 : 492.54 = 277.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.24/492.54 = 277.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.24x = 492.54 × 277.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.24x = 136,670.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,670.00/328.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.37

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