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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.96, 492.64 and 280.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.96, 492.64 and 280.40 is: 419.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.96 : 492.64 = 280.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.96/492.64 = 280.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.96x = 492.64 × 280.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.96x = 138,136.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,136.26/328.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.92

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