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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329, 494.20 and 280.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329, 494.20 and 280.36 is: 421.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329 : 494.20 = 280.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329/494.20 = 280.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329x = 494.20 × 280.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329x = 138,553.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,553.91/329
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.14

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