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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.42, 490.08 and 286.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.42, 490.08 and 286.32 is: 429.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.42 : 490.08 = 286.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.42/490.08 = 286.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.42x = 490.08 × 286.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.42x = 140,319.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,319.71/326.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.88

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