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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.00, 490.86 and 326.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.00, 490.86 and 326.84 is: 450.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.00 : 490.86 = 326.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.00/490.86 = 326.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.00x = 490.86 × 326.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.00x = 160,430.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,430.23/356.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.65

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