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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.77, 489.70 and 261.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.77, 489.70 and 261.92 is: 392.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.77 : 489.70 = 261.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.77/489.70 = 261.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.77x = 489.70 × 261.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.77x = 128,262.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,262.22/326.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.52

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