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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.35, 489.53 and 79.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.35, 489.53 and 79.55 is: 119.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.35 : 489.53 = 79.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.35/489.53 = 79.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.35x = 489.53 × 79.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.35x = 38,944.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,944.08/326.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.33

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