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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.24, 450.06 and 282.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.24, 450.06 and 282.52 is: 389.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.24 : 450.06 = 282.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.24/450.06 = 282.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.24x = 450.06 × 282.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.24x = 127,150.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,150.95/326.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.75

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