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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.03, 450.38 and 260.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.03, 450.38 and 260.45 is: 359.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.03 : 450.38 = 260.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.03/450.38 = 260.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.03x = 450.38 × 260.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.03x = 117,301.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,301.47/326.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.79

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