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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.95, 489.74 and 262.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.95, 489.74 and 262.06 is: 392.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.95 : 489.74 = 262.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.95/489.74 = 262.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.95x = 489.74 × 262.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.95x = 128,339.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,339.47/326.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.54

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