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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.76, 450.40 and 261.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.76, 450.40 and 261.16 is: 359.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.76 : 450.40 = 261.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.76/450.40 = 261.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.76x = 450.40 × 261.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.76x = 117,626.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,626.46/326.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.98

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