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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.32, 491.76 and 263.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.32, 491.76 and 263.76 is: 395.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.32 : 491.76 = 263.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.32/491.76 = 263.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.32x = 491.76 × 263.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.32x = 129,706.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,706.62/328.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.06

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