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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.92, 490.38 and 263.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.92, 490.38 and 263.20 is: 394.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.92 : 490.38 = 263.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.92/490.38 = 263.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.92x = 490.38 × 263.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.92x = 129,068.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,068.02/326.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.80

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