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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.62, 449.76 and 261.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.62, 449.76 and 261.10 is: 359.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.62 : 449.76 = 261.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.62/449.76 = 261.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.62x = 449.76 × 261.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.62x = 117,432.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,432.34/326.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.54

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