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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.97, 490.50 and 258.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.97, 490.50 and 258.40 is: 387.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.97 : 490.50 = 258.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.97/490.50 = 258.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.97x = 490.50 × 258.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.97x = 126,745.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,745.81/326.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.64

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