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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.81, 490.53 and 266.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.81, 490.53 and 266.67 is: 400.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.81 : 490.53 = 266.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.81/490.53 = 266.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.81x = 490.53 × 266.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.81x = 130,809.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,809.64/326.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.26

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