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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.26, 451.27 and 257.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.26, 451.27 and 257.01 is: 355.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.26 : 451.27 = 257.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.26/451.27 = 257.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.26x = 451.27 × 257.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.26x = 115,980.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,980.90/326.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.49

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