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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.64, 491.92 and 251.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.64, 491.92 and 251.88 is: 377.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.64 : 491.92 = 251.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.64/491.92 = 251.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.64x = 491.92 × 251.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.64x = 123,904.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,904.81/328.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.02

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