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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.04, 489.52 and 285.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.04, 489.52 and 285.94 is: 429.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.04 : 489.52 = 285.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.04/489.52 = 285.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.04x = 489.52 × 285.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.04x = 139,974.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,974.32/326.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.32

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