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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.35, 450.74 and 276.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.35, 450.74 and 276.73 is: 382.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.35 : 450.74 = 276.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.35/450.74 = 276.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.35x = 450.74 × 276.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.35x = 124,729.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,729.64/326.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.20

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