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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.96, 450.78 and 282.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.96, 450.78 and 282.54 is: 389.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.96 : 450.78 = 282.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.96/450.78 = 282.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.96x = 450.78 × 282.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.96x = 127,363.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,363.38/326.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.54

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