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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.60, 492.90 and 288.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.60, 492.90 and 288.10 is: 432.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.60 : 492.90 = 288.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.60/492.90 = 288.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.60x = 492.90 × 288.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.60x = 142,004.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,004.49/328.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.15

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