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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.17, 489.26 and 82.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.17, 489.26 and 82.71 is: 124.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.17 : 489.26 = 82.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.17/489.26 = 82.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.17x = 489.26 × 82.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.17x = 40,466.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,466.28/326.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.07

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