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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.68, 492.07 and 276.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.68, 492.07 and 276.46 is: 416.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.68 : 492.07 = 276.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.68/492.07 = 276.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.68x = 492.07 × 276.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.68x = 136,037.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,037.67/326.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.42

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