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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.74, 492.03 and 292.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.74, 492.03 and 292.74 is: 438.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.74 : 492.03 = 292.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.74/492.03 = 292.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.74x = 492.03 × 292.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.74x = 144,036.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,036.86/328.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.15

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