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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.73, 602.20 and 328.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.73, 602.20 and 328.76 is: 492.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.73 : 602.20 = 328.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.73/602.20 = 328.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.73x = 602.20 × 328.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.73x = 197,978.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,978.93/401.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.82

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