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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.23, 491.99 and 289.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.23, 491.99 and 289.81 is: 434.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.23 : 491.99 = 289.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.23/491.99 = 289.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.23x = 491.99 × 289.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.23x = 142,580.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,580.94/328.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.39

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