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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.24, 489.36 and 82.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.24, 489.36 and 82.77 is: 124.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.24 : 489.36 = 82.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.24/489.36 = 82.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.24x = 489.36 × 82.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.24x = 40,501.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,501.88/326.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.15

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