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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.67, 494.05 and 280.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.67, 494.05 and 280.67 is: 420.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.67 : 494.05 = 280.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.67/494.05 = 280.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.67x = 494.05 × 280.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.67x = 138,663.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,663.09/329.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.61

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