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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.99, 492.41 and 292.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.99, 492.41 and 292.99 is: 438.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.99 : 492.41 = 292.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.99/492.41 = 292.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.99x = 492.41 × 292.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.99x = 144,269.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,269.74/328.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.52

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