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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.37, 491.63 and 251.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.37, 491.63 and 251.64 is: 376.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.37 : 491.63 = 251.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.37/491.63 = 251.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.37x = 491.63 × 251.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.37x = 123,712.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,712.52/328.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.75

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