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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326, 488.91 and 274.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326, 488.91 and 274.67 is: 411.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326 : 488.91 = 274.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326/488.91 = 274.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326x = 488.91 × 274.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326x = 134,288.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,288.91/326
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.93

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