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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.82, 491.28 and 281.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.82, 491.28 and 281.73 is: 423.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.82 : 491.28 = 281.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.82/491.28 = 281.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.82x = 491.28 × 281.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.82x = 138,408.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,408.31/326.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.50

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