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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.62, 450.93 and 290.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.62, 450.93 and 290.17 is: 400.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.62 : 450.93 = 290.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.62/450.93 = 290.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.62x = 450.93 × 290.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.62x = 130,846.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,846.36/326.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.61

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