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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.48, 493.84 and 264.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.48, 493.84 and 264.80 is: 398.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.48 : 493.84 = 264.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.48/493.84 = 264.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.48x = 493.84 × 264.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.48x = 130,768.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,768.83/328.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.10

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