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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.92, 449.37 and 293.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.92, 449.37 and 293.44 is: 403.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.92 : 449.37 = 293.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.92/449.37 = 293.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.92x = 449.37 × 293.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.92x = 131,863.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,863.13/326.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.35

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