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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329, 493.70 and 182.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329, 493.70 and 182.76 is: 274.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329 : 493.70 = 182.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329/493.70 = 182.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329x = 493.70 × 182.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329x = 90,228.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,228.61/329
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.25

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