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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.00, 487.95 and 276.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.00, 487.95 and 276.79 is: 414.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.00 : 487.95 = 276.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.00/487.95 = 276.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.00x = 487.95 × 276.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.00x = 135,058.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,058.43/326.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.30

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