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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.80, 491.34 and 326.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.80, 491.34 and 326.52 is: 450.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.80 : 491.34 = 326.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.80/491.34 = 326.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.80x = 491.34 × 326.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.80x = 160,432.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,432.34/355.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.91

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