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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.24, 452.73 and 284.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.24, 452.73 and 284.50 is: 392.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.24 : 452.73 = 284.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.24/452.73 = 284.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.24x = 452.73 × 284.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.24x = 128,801.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,801.69/328.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.40

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