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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.97, 490.62 and 250.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.97, 490.62 and 250.42 is: 375.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.97 : 490.62 = 250.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.97/490.62 = 250.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.97x = 490.62 × 250.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.97x = 122,861.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,861.06/326.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.76

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