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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.66, 490.13 and 283.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.66, 490.13 and 283.59 is: 425.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.66 : 490.13 = 283.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.66/490.13 = 283.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.66x = 490.13 × 283.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.66x = 138,994.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,994.55/326.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.51

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