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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.74, 493.09 and 260.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.74, 493.09 and 260.38 is: 390.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.74 : 493.09 = 260.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.74/493.09 = 260.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.74x = 493.09 × 260.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.74x = 128,390.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,390.77/328.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.55

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