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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.74, 450.12 and 252.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.74, 450.12 and 252.60 is: 347.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.74 : 450.12 = 252.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.74/450.12 = 252.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.74x = 450.12 × 252.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.74x = 113,700.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,700.31/326.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.98

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