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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.39, 489.54 and 82.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.39, 489.54 and 82.91 is: 124.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.39 : 489.54 = 82.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.39/489.54 = 82.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.39x = 489.54 × 82.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.39x = 40,587.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,587.97/326.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.35

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