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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.46, 491.57 and 251.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.46, 491.57 and 251.00 is: 375.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.46 : 491.57 = 251.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.46/491.57 = 251.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.46x = 491.57 × 251.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.46x = 123,383.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,383.14/328.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.65

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