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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.47, 492.99 and 293.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.47, 492.99 and 293.70 is: 440.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.47 : 492.99 = 293.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.47/492.99 = 293.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.47x = 492.99 × 293.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.47x = 144,791.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,791.16/328.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.80

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