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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.61, 492.96 and 268.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.61, 492.96 and 268.27 is: 402.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.61 : 492.96 = 268.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.61/492.96 = 268.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.61x = 492.96 × 268.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.61x = 132,246.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,246.38/328.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.44

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