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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.41, 490.22 and 258.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.41, 490.22 and 258.37 is: 388.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.41 : 490.22 = 258.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.41/490.22 = 258.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.41x = 490.22 × 258.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.41x = 126,658.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,658.14/326.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.03

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