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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.28, 488.61 and 262.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.28, 488.61 and 262.02 is: 392.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.28 : 488.61 = 262.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.28/488.61 = 262.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.28x = 488.61 × 262.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.28x = 128,025.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,025.59/326.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.38

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