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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.37, 449.91 and 267.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.37, 449.91 and 267.69 is: 369.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.37 : 449.91 = 267.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.37/449.91 = 267.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.37x = 449.91 × 267.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.37x = 120,436.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,436.41/326.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.02

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