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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.62, 491.97 and 288.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.62, 491.97 and 288.12 is: 431.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.62 : 491.97 = 288.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.62/491.97 = 288.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.62x = 491.97 × 288.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.62x = 141,749.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,749.32/328.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.34

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