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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.57, 489.87 and 292.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.57, 489.87 and 292.55 is: 438.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.57 : 489.87 = 292.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.57/489.87 = 292.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.57x = 489.87 × 292.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.57x = 143,309.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,309.02/326.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.84

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