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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328, 492.36 and 259.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328, 492.36 and 259.74 is: 389.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328 : 492.36 = 259.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328/492.36 = 259.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328x = 492.36 × 259.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328x = 127,885.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,885.59/328
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.90

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