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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.70, 490.05 and 250.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.70, 490.05 and 250.56 is: 375.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.70 : 490.05 = 250.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.70/490.05 = 250.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.70x = 490.05 × 250.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.70x = 122,786.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,786.93/326.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.84

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