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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.46, 493.29 and 267.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.46, 493.29 and 267.71 is: 402.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.46 : 493.29 = 267.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.46/493.29 = 267.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.46x = 493.29 × 267.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.46x = 132,056.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,056.20/328.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.05

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