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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.08, 486.41 and 294.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.08, 486.41 and 294.94 is: 439.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.08 : 486.41 = 294.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.08/486.41 = 294.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.08x = 486.41 × 294.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.08x = 143,460.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,460.90/326.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.95

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