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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.76, 490.50 and 276.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.76, 490.50 and 276.03 is: 414.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.76 : 490.50 = 276.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.76/490.50 = 276.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.76x = 490.50 × 276.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.76x = 135,392.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,392.72/326.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.35

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