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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.70, 491.18 and 266.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.70, 491.18 and 266.27 is: 400.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.70 : 491.18 = 266.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.70/491.18 = 266.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.70x = 491.18 × 266.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.70x = 130,782.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,782.71/326.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.31

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