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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.44, 489.39 and 254.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.44, 489.39 and 254.08 is: 380.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.44 : 489.39 = 254.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.44/489.39 = 254.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.44x = 489.39 × 254.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.44x = 124,344.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,344.21/326.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.91

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