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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.61, 493.12 and 295.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.61, 493.12 and 295.00 is: 442.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.61 : 493.12 = 295.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.61/493.12 = 295.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.61x = 493.12 × 295.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.61x = 145,467.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,467.69/328.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.67

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