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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.94, 449.96 and 300.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.94, 449.96 and 300.72 is: 413.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.94 : 449.96 = 300.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.94/449.96 = 300.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.94x = 449.96 × 300.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.94x = 135,310.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,310.47/326.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.87

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