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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.83, 489.38 and 261.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.83, 489.38 and 261.53 is: 391.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.83 : 489.38 = 261.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.83/489.38 = 261.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.83x = 489.38 × 261.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.83x = 127,985.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,985.10/326.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.60

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