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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.95, 490.14 and 262.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.95, 490.14 and 262.69 is: 393.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.95 : 490.14 = 262.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.95/490.14 = 262.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.95x = 490.14 × 262.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.95x = 128,753.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,753.65/326.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.81

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