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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.38, 449.28 and 294.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.38, 449.28 and 294.76 is: 405.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.38 : 449.28 = 294.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.38/449.28 = 294.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.38x = 449.28 × 294.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.38x = 132,429.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,429.77/326.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.75

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