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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.60, 450.88 and 252.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.60, 450.88 and 252.76 is: 348.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.60 : 450.88 = 252.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.60/450.88 = 252.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.60x = 450.88 × 252.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.60x = 113,964.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,964.43/326.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.94

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