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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.71, 492.48 and 292.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.71, 492.48 and 292.96 is: 438.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.71 : 492.48 = 292.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.71/492.48 = 292.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.71x = 492.48 × 292.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.71x = 144,274.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,274.48/328.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.91

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