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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.02, 495.24 and 328.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.02, 495.24 and 328.68 is: 491.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.02 : 495.24 = 328.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.02/495.24 = 328.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.02x = 495.24 × 328.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.02x = 162,775.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,775.48/331.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.74

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