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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.88, 492.42 and 260.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.88, 492.42 and 260.84 is: 390.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.88 : 492.42 = 260.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.88/492.42 = 260.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.88x = 492.42 × 260.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.88x = 128,442.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,442.83/328.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.55

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