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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.65, 489.98 and 249.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.65, 489.98 and 249.75 is: 374.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.65 : 489.98 = 249.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.65/489.98 = 249.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.65x = 489.98 × 249.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.65x = 122,372.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,372.51/326.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.63

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