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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.89, 492.81 and 263.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.89, 492.81 and 263.54 is: 394.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.89 : 492.81 = 263.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.89/492.81 = 263.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.89x = 492.81 × 263.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.89x = 129,875.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,875.39/328.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.89

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