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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.39, 449.10 and 295.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.39, 449.10 and 295.34 is: 406.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.39 : 449.10 = 295.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.39/449.10 = 295.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.39x = 449.10 × 295.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.39x = 132,634.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,634.95/326.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.38

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