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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.15, 491.81 and 262.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.15, 491.81 and 262.94 is: 394.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.15 : 491.81 = 262.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.15/491.81 = 262.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.15x = 491.81 × 262.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.15x = 129,316.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,316.52/328.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.08

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