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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.32, 491.36 and 289.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.32, 491.36 and 289.28 is: 432.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.32 : 491.36 = 289.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.32/491.36 = 289.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.32x = 491.36 × 289.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.32x = 142,140.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,140.62/328.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.93

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