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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.27, 451.11 and 285.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.27, 451.11 and 285.26 is: 394.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.27 : 451.11 = 285.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.27/451.11 = 285.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.27x = 451.11 × 285.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.27x = 128,683.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,683.64/326.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.41

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