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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.52, 490.14 and 318.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.52, 490.14 and 318.60 is: 478.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.52 : 490.14 = 318.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.52/490.14 = 318.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.52x = 490.14 × 318.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.52x = 156,158.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,158.60/326.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.25

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