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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.10, 450 and 259.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.10, 450 and 259.92 is: 358.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.10 : 450 = 259.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.10/450 = 259.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.10x = 450 × 259.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.10x = 116,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,964/326.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.68

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