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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.10, 491.96 and 259.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.10, 491.96 and 259.42 is: 388.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.10 : 491.96 = 259.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.10/491.96 = 259.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.10x = 491.96 × 259.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.10x = 127,624.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,624.26/328.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.98

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