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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.81, 490.10 and 288.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.81, 490.10 and 288.33 is: 432.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.81 : 490.10 = 288.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.81/490.10 = 288.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.81x = 490.10 × 288.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.81x = 141,309.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,309.09/326.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.40

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