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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.51, 492.36 and 288.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.51, 492.36 and 288.01 is: 431.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.51 : 492.36 = 288.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.51/492.36 = 288.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.51x = 492.36 × 288.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.51x = 141,804.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,804.60/328.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.66

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