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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.46, 492.17 and 267.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.46, 492.17 and 267.29 is: 400.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.46 : 492.17 = 267.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.46/492.17 = 267.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.46x = 492.17 × 267.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.46x = 131,551.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,551.67/328.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.51

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