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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.26, 491.53 and 276.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.26, 491.53 and 276.08 is: 413.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.26 : 491.53 = 276.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.26/491.53 = 276.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.26x = 491.53 × 276.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.26x = 135,698.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,698.20/328.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.39

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