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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.20, 493.80 and 275.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.20, 493.80 and 275.20 is: 412.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.20 : 493.80 = 275.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.20/493.80 = 275.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.20x = 493.80 × 275.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.20x = 135,893.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,893.76/329.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.80

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