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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.81, 493.63 and 278.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.81, 493.63 and 278.51 is: 416.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.81 : 493.63 = 278.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.81/493.63 = 278.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.81x = 493.63 × 278.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.81x = 137,477.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,477.73/329.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.85

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