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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.85, 450.66 and 276.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.85, 450.66 and 276.96 is: 381.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.85 : 450.66 = 276.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.85/450.66 = 276.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.85x = 450.66 × 276.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.85x = 124,814.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,814.79/326.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.87

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