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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.96, 490.04 and 294.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.96, 490.04 and 294.56 is: 441.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.96 : 490.04 = 294.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.96/490.04 = 294.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.96x = 490.04 × 294.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.96x = 144,346.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,346.18/326.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.48

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