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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.97, 494.14 and 260.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.97, 494.14 and 260.97 is: 392.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.97 : 494.14 = 260.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.97/494.14 = 260.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.97x = 494.14 × 260.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.97x = 128,957.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,957.21/328.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.00

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