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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.76, 489.33 and 249.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.76, 489.33 and 249.41 is: 373.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.76 : 489.33 = 249.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.76/489.33 = 249.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.76x = 489.33 × 249.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.76x = 122,041.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,041.35/326.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.49

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