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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.56, 493.77 and 316.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.56, 493.77 and 316.44 is: 475.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.56 : 493.77 = 316.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.56/493.77 = 316.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.56x = 493.77 × 316.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.56x = 156,248.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,248.58/328.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.56

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