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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.26, 494.25 and 278.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.26, 494.25 and 278.53 is: 418.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.26 : 494.25 = 278.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.26/494.25 = 278.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.26x = 494.25 × 278.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.26x = 137,663.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,663.45/329.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.10

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