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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.09, 450.66 and 260.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.09, 450.66 and 260.48 is: 359.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.09 : 450.66 = 260.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.09/450.66 = 260.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.09x = 450.66 × 260.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.09x = 117,390.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,390.02/326.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.99

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