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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.50, 450.02 and 279.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.50, 450.02 and 279.92 is: 385.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.50 : 450.02 = 279.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.50/450.02 = 279.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.50x = 450.02 × 279.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.50x = 125,971.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,971.42/326.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.83

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