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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.05, 491.94 and 251.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.05, 491.94 and 251.49 is: 377.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.05 : 491.94 = 251.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.05/491.94 = 251.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.05x = 491.94 × 251.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.05x = 123,717.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,717.99/328.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.13

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