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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.87, 491 and 249.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.87, 491 and 249.57 is: 374.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.87 : 491 = 249.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.87/491 = 249.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.87x = 491 × 249.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.87x = 122,538.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,538.87/326.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.89

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