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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.78, 492.36 and 264.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.78, 492.36 and 264.52 is: 396.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.78 : 492.36 = 264.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.78/492.36 = 264.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.78x = 492.36 × 264.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.78x = 130,239.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,239.07/328.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.13

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