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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.53, 491.99 and 264.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.53, 491.99 and 264.27 is: 395.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.53 : 491.99 = 264.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.53/491.99 = 264.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.53x = 491.99 × 264.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.53x = 130,016.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,016.88/328.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.75

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