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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.75, 493.02 and 277.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.75, 493.02 and 277.42 is: 416.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.75 : 493.02 = 277.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.75/493.02 = 277.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.75x = 493.02 × 277.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.75x = 136,773.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,773.61/328.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.04

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