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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.20, 492.56 and 260.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.20, 492.56 and 260.40 is: 390.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.20 : 492.56 = 260.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.20/492.56 = 260.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.20x = 492.56 × 260.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.20x = 128,262.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,262.62/328.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.81

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