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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.69, 492.09 and 270.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.69, 492.09 and 270.37 is: 404.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.69 : 492.09 = 270.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.69/492.09 = 270.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.69x = 492.09 × 270.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.69x = 133,046.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,046.37/328.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.78

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