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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.65, 492.59 and 264.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.65, 492.59 and 264.05 is: 395.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.65 : 492.59 = 264.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.65/492.59 = 264.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.65x = 492.59 × 264.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.65x = 130,070.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,070.28/328.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.77

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