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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.89, 526.38 and 326.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.89, 526.38 and 326.59 is: 489.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.89 : 526.38 = 326.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.89/526.38 = 326.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.89x = 526.38 × 326.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.89x = 171,910.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,910.44/350.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.93

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