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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.29, 492.90 and 288.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.29, 492.90 and 288.20 is: 432.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.29 : 492.90 = 288.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.29/492.90 = 288.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.29x = 492.90 × 288.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.29x = 142,051.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,051.32/328.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.70

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