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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.49, 493.41 and 279.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.49, 493.41 and 279.72 is: 420.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.49 : 493.41 = 279.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.49/493.41 = 279.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.49x = 493.41 × 279.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.49x = 138,016.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,016.65/328.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.16

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