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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.79, 486.35 and 262.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.79, 486.35 and 262.16 is: 393.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.79 : 486.35 = 262.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.79/486.35 = 262.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.79x = 486.35 × 262.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.79x = 127,501.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,501.52/323.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.78

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