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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.43, 492.14 and 277.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.43, 492.14 and 277.18 is: 415.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.43 : 492.14 = 277.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.43/492.14 = 277.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.43x = 492.14 × 277.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.43x = 136,411.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,411.37/328.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.34

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