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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.64, 491.52 and 250.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.64, 491.52 and 250.72 is: 374.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.64 : 491.52 = 250.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.64/491.52 = 250.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.64x = 491.52 × 250.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.64x = 123,233.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,233.89/328.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.98

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