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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.03, 449.69 and 309.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.03, 449.69 and 309.96 is: 427.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.03 : 449.69 = 309.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.03/449.69 = 309.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.03x = 449.69 × 309.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.03x = 139,384.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,384.36/326.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.53

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