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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.34, 493.11 and 266.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.34, 493.11 and 266.82 is: 400.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.34 : 493.11 = 266.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.34/493.11 = 266.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.34x = 493.11 × 266.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.34x = 131,571.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,571.61/328.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.72

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