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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.74, 493.44 and 321.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.74, 493.44 and 321.39 is: 482.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.74 : 493.44 = 321.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.74/493.44 = 321.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.74x = 493.44 × 321.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.74x = 158,586.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,586.68/328.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.41

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