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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.72, 489.88 and 326.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.72, 489.88 and 326.56 is: 449.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.72 : 489.88 = 326.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.72/489.88 = 326.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.72x = 489.88 × 326.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.72x = 159,975.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,975.21/355.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.72

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