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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.56, 492.96 and 274.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.56, 492.96 and 274.56 is: 411.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.56 : 492.96 = 274.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.56/492.96 = 274.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.56x = 492.96 × 274.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.56x = 135,347.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,347.10/328.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.94

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