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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.64, 490.38 and 294

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.64, 490.38 and 294 is: 438.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.64 : 490.38 = 294 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.64/490.38 = 294/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.64x = 490.38 × 294
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.64x = 144,171.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,171.72/328.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.70

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