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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.76, 493.92 and 278.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.76, 493.92 and 278.40 is: 416.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.76 : 493.92 = 278.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.76/493.92 = 278.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.76x = 493.92 × 278.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.76x = 137,507.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,507.33/329.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.99

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