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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.96, 493.86 and 256.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.96, 493.86 and 256.06 is: 384.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.96 : 493.86 = 256.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.96/493.86 = 256.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.96x = 493.86 × 256.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.96x = 126,457.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,457.79/328.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.42

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