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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.60, 492.28 and 275.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.60, 492.28 and 275.48 is: 411.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.60 : 492.28 = 275.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.60/492.28 = 275.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.60x = 492.28 × 275.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.60x = 135,613.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,613.29/329.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.45

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