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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.52, 451.08 and 257.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.52, 451.08 and 257.04 is: 355.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.52 : 451.08 = 257.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.52/451.08 = 257.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.52x = 451.08 × 257.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.52x = 115,945.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,945.60/326.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.09

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