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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.36, 1,261.30 and 328

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.36, 1,261.30 and 328 is: 491.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.36 : 1,261.30 = 328 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.36/1,261.30 = 328/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.36x = 1,261.30 × 328
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.36x = 413,706.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,706.40/841.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.71

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