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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.31, 452.87 and 262.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.31, 452.87 and 262.97 is: 362.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.31 : 452.87 = 262.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.31/452.87 = 262.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.31x = 452.87 × 262.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.31x = 119,092.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,092.03/328.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.74

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