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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.72, 494.76 and 278.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.72, 494.76 and 278.12 is: 417.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.72 : 494.76 = 278.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.72/494.76 = 278.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.72x = 494.76 × 278.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.72x = 137,602.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,602.65/329.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.33

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