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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.91, 492.92 and 282.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.91, 492.92 and 282.94 is: 424.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.91 : 492.92 = 282.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.91/492.92 = 282.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.91x = 492.92 × 282.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.91x = 139,469.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,469.56/328.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.04

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