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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.12, 488.45 and 265.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.12, 488.45 and 265.37 is: 397.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.12 : 488.45 = 265.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.12/488.45 = 265.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.12x = 488.45 × 265.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.12x = 129,616.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,616.21/326.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.46

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