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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.07, 489.11 and 82.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.07, 489.11 and 82.61 is: 123.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.07 : 489.11 = 82.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.07/489.11 = 82.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.07x = 489.11 × 82.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.07x = 40,407.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,407.10/326.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.92

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