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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.17, 449.39 and 291.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.17, 449.39 and 291.20 is: 401.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.17 : 449.39 = 291.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.17/449.39 = 291.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.17x = 449.39 × 291.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.17x = 130,862.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,862.37/326.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.21

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