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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.73, 452.04 and 288

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.73, 452.04 and 288 is: 398.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.73 : 452.04 = 288 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.73/452.04 = 288/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.73x = 452.04 × 288
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.73x = 130,187.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,187.52/326.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.46

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