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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.00, 488.40 and 254.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.00, 488.40 and 254.32 is: 381.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.00 : 488.40 = 254.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.00/488.40 = 254.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.00x = 488.40 × 254.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.00x = 124,207.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,207.71/326.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.00

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