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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.44, 492.78 and 267.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.44, 492.78 and 267.72 is: 401.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.44 : 492.78 = 267.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.44/492.78 = 267.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.44x = 492.78 × 267.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.44x = 131,927.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,927.06/328.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.68

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