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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.68, 493.02 and 251.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.68, 493.02 and 251.79 is: 377.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.68 : 493.02 = 251.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.68/493.02 = 251.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.68x = 493.02 × 251.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.68x = 124,137.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,137.51/328.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.69

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