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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.84, 492.30 and 259.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.84, 492.30 and 259.72 is: 388.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.84 : 492.30 = 259.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.84/492.30 = 259.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.84x = 492.30 × 259.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.84x = 127,860.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,860.16/328.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.82

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