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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.71, 492.69 and 251.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.71, 492.69 and 251.43 is: 376.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.71 : 492.69 = 251.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.71/492.69 = 251.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.71x = 492.69 × 251.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.71x = 123,877.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,877.05/328.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.86

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