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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.62, 449.71 and 277.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.62, 449.71 and 277.39 is: 381.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.62 : 449.71 = 277.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.62/449.71 = 277.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.62x = 449.71 × 277.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.62x = 124,745.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,745.06/326.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.93

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