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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.20, 489.29 and 82.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.20, 489.29 and 82.72 is: 124.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.20 : 489.29 = 82.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.20/489.29 = 82.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.20x = 489.29 × 82.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.20x = 40,474.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,474.73/326.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.08

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