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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.77, 493.83 and 252.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.77, 493.83 and 252.09 is: 378.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.77 : 493.83 = 252.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.77/493.83 = 252.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.77x = 493.83 × 252.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.77x = 124,489.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,489.60/328.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.65

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