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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.77, 493.04 and 97.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.77, 493.04 and 97.59 is: 146.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.77 : 493.04 = 97.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.77/493.04 = 97.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.77x = 493.04 × 97.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.77x = 48,115.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,115.29/328.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.35

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