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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.48, 492.87 and 267.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.48, 492.87 and 267.37 is: 401.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.48 : 492.87 = 267.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.48/492.87 = 267.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.48x = 492.87 × 267.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.48x = 131,778.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,778.65/328.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.18

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