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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.09, 493.94 and 278.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.09, 493.94 and 278.17 is: 417.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.09 : 493.94 = 278.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.09/493.94 = 278.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.09x = 493.94 × 278.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.09x = 137,398.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,398.75/329.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.52

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