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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.44, 493.74 and 274.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.44, 493.74 and 274.44 is: 412.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.44 : 493.74 = 274.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.44/493.74 = 274.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.44x = 493.74 × 274.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.44x = 135,502.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,502.01/328.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.56

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