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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.78, 489.30 and 258.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.78, 489.30 and 258.44 is: 386.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.78 : 489.30 = 258.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.78/489.30 = 258.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.78x = 489.30 × 258.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.78x = 126,454.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,454.69/326.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.97

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