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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.76, 495.69 and 328.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.76, 495.69 and 328.44 is: 489.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.76 : 495.69 = 328.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.76/495.69 = 328.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.76x = 495.69 × 328.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.76x = 162,804.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,804.42/332.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.25

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