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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.77, 494.52 and 326.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.77, 494.52 and 326.02 is: 490.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.77 : 494.52 = 326.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.77/494.52 = 326.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.77x = 494.52 × 326.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.77x = 161,223.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,223.41/328.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.38

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