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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.48, 494.68 and 274.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.48, 494.68 and 274.72 is: 413.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.48 : 494.68 = 274.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.48/494.68 = 274.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.48x = 494.68 × 274.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.48x = 135,898.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,898.49/328.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.72

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