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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.24, 449.52 and 286.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.24, 449.52 and 286.62 is: 394.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.24 : 449.52 = 286.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.24/449.52 = 286.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.24x = 449.52 × 286.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.24x = 128,841.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,841.42/326.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.93

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