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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.11, 450.20 and 284.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.11, 450.20 and 284.58 is: 392.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.11 : 450.20 = 284.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.11/450.20 = 284.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.11x = 450.20 × 284.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.11x = 128,117.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,117.92/326.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.87

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