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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.06, 489.97 and 259.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.06, 489.97 and 259.66 is: 387.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.06 : 489.97 = 259.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.06/489.97 = 259.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.06x = 489.97 × 259.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.06x = 127,225.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,225.61/328.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.81

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