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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.60, 493.32 and 325.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.60, 493.32 and 325.28 is: 486.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.60 : 493.32 = 325.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.60/493.32 = 325.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.60x = 493.32 × 325.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.60x = 160,467.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,467.13/329.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.85

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