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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.99, 490.86 and 258.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.99, 490.86 and 258.74 is: 388.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.99 : 490.86 = 258.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.99/490.86 = 258.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.99x = 490.86 × 258.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.99x = 127,005.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,005.12/326.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.41

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