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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.09, 449.74 and 252.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.09, 449.74 and 252.61 is: 348.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.09 : 449.74 = 252.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.09/449.74 = 252.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.09x = 449.74 × 252.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.09x = 113,608.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,608.82/326.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.40

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