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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.90, 493.85 and 267.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.90, 493.85 and 267.44 is: 401.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.90 : 493.85 = 267.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.90/493.85 = 267.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.90x = 493.85 × 267.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.90x = 132,077.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,077.15/328.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.58

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