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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.91, 493.86 and 267.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.91, 493.86 and 267.44 is: 401.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.91 : 493.86 = 267.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.91/493.86 = 267.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.91x = 493.86 × 267.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.91x = 132,075.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,075.45/328.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.56

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