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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.76, 451.24 and 279.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.76, 451.24 and 279.86 is: 386.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.76 : 451.24 = 279.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.76/451.24 = 279.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.76x = 451.24 × 279.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.76x = 126,284.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,284.03/326.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.47

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