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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.58, 493.39 and 191.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.58, 493.39 and 191.73 is: 287.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.58 : 493.39 = 191.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.58/493.39 = 191.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.58x = 493.39 × 191.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.58x = 94,597.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,597.66/328.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.90

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