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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.90, 489.71 and 249.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.90, 489.71 and 249.94 is: 374.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.90 : 489.71 = 249.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.90/489.71 = 249.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.90x = 489.71 × 249.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.90x = 122,398.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,398.12/326.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.42

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