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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.44, 491.78 and 257.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.44, 491.78 and 257.36 is: 385.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.44 : 491.78 = 257.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.44/491.78 = 257.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.44x = 491.78 × 257.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.44x = 126,564.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,564.50/328.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.35

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