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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.76, 492.73 and 288.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.76, 492.73 and 288.26 is: 432.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.76 : 492.73 = 288.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.76/492.73 = 288.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.76x = 492.73 × 288.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.76x = 142,034.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,034.35/328.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.03

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