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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.75, 450.56 and 280.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.75, 450.56 and 280.28 is: 386.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.75 : 450.56 = 280.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.75/450.56 = 280.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.75x = 450.56 × 280.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.75x = 126,279.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,279.30/326.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.48

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