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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.73, 490.28 and 269.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.73, 490.28 and 269.46 is: 404.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.73 : 490.28 = 269.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.73/490.28 = 269.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.73x = 490.28 × 269.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.73x = 132,110.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,110.85/326.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.34

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