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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.24, 602.64 and 328.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.24, 602.64 and 328.22 is: 492.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.24 : 602.64 = 328.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.24/602.64 = 328.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.24x = 602.64 × 328.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.24x = 197,798.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,798.50/401.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.97

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