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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.98, 450.72 and 264.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.98, 450.72 and 264.58 is: 364.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.98 : 450.72 = 264.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.98/450.72 = 264.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.98x = 450.72 × 264.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.98x = 119,251.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,251.50/326.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.71

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