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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.32, 491.94 and 259.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.32, 491.94 and 259.74 is: 389.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.32 : 491.94 = 259.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.32/491.94 = 259.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.32x = 491.94 × 259.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.32x = 127,776.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,776.50/328.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.18

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