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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.43, 492.73 and 282.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.43, 492.73 and 282.67 is: 424.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.43 : 492.73 = 282.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.43/492.73 = 282.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.43x = 492.73 × 282.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.43x = 139,278.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,278.05/328.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.07

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