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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326, 487.84 and 279.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326, 487.84 and 279.76 is: 418.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326 : 487.84 = 279.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326/487.84 = 279.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326x = 487.84 × 279.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326x = 136,478.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,478.12/326
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.64

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