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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.76, 493.14 and 264.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.76, 493.14 and 264.50 is: 396.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.76 : 493.14 = 264.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.76/493.14 = 264.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.76x = 493.14 × 264.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.76x = 130,435.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,435.53/328.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.75

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