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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.26, 490.02 and 280.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.26, 490.02 and 280.10 is: 420.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.26 : 490.02 = 280.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.26/490.02 = 280.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.26x = 490.02 × 280.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.26x = 137,254.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,254.60/326.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.69

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