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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.05, 488.97 and 287.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.05, 488.97 and 287.57 is: 431.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.05 : 488.97 = 287.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.05/488.97 = 287.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.05x = 488.97 × 287.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.05x = 140,614.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,614.33/326.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.27

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