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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.27, 492.41 and 262.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.27, 492.41 and 262.97 is: 394.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.27 : 492.41 = 262.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.27/492.41 = 262.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.27x = 492.41 × 262.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.27x = 129,489.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,489.06/328.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.46

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