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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.48, 490.38 and 254.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.48, 490.38 and 254.78 is: 382.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.48 : 490.38 = 254.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.48/490.38 = 254.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.48x = 490.38 × 254.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.48x = 124,939.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,939.02/326.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.69

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