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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.68, 449.19 and 287.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.68, 449.19 and 287.39 is: 395.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.68 : 449.19 = 287.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.68/449.19 = 287.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.68x = 449.19 × 287.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.68x = 129,090.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,090.48/326.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.16

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