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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.84, 492.94 and 274.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.84, 492.94 and 274.84 is: 411.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.84 : 492.94 = 274.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.84/492.94 = 274.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.84x = 492.94 × 274.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.84x = 135,479.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,479.63/328.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.99

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