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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.43, 490.25 and 265.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.43, 490.25 and 265.68 is: 399.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.43 : 490.25 = 265.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.43/490.25 = 265.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.43x = 490.25 × 265.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.43x = 130,250.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,250.28/326.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.01

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