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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.27, 491.52 and 262.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.27, 491.52 and 262.96 is: 393.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.27 : 491.52 = 262.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.27/491.52 = 262.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.27x = 491.52 × 262.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.27x = 129,250.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,250.10/328.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.73

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