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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.12, 491.82 and 326.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.12, 491.82 and 326.96 is: 451.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.12 : 491.82 = 326.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.12/491.82 = 326.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.12x = 491.82 × 326.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.12x = 160,805.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,805.47/356.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.55

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