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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.50, 449.41 and 282.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.50, 449.41 and 282.76 is: 389.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.50 : 449.41 = 282.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.50/449.41 = 282.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.50x = 449.41 × 282.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.50x = 127,073.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,073.76/326.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.20

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