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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.98, 450.12 and 290.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.98, 450.12 and 290.08 is: 399.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.98 : 450.12 = 290.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.98/450.12 = 290.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.98x = 450.12 × 290.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.98x = 130,570.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,570.81/326.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.32

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