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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.48, 494.64 and 278.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.48, 494.64 and 278.80 is: 418.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.48 : 494.64 = 278.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.48/494.64 = 278.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.48x = 494.64 × 278.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.48x = 137,905.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,905.63/329.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.56

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