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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.97, 489.74 and 269.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.97, 489.74 and 269.06 is: 402.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.97 : 489.74 = 269.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.97/489.74 = 269.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.97x = 489.74 × 269.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.97x = 131,765.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,765.65/326.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.99

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