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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.29, 495.57 and 326.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.29, 495.57 and 326.47 is: 492.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.29 : 495.57 = 326.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.29/495.57 = 326.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.29x = 495.57 × 326.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.29x = 161,788.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,788.74/328.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.82

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