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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.62, 490.02 and 266.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.62, 490.02 and 266.32 is: 399.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.62 : 490.02 = 266.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.62/490.02 = 266.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.62x = 490.02 × 266.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.62x = 130,502.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,502.13/326.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.55

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