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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.98, 492.86 and 292.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.98, 492.86 and 292.53 is: 438.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.98 : 492.86 = 292.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.98/492.86 = 292.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.98x = 492.86 × 292.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.98x = 144,177.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,177.07/328.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.25

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