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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.32, 537.87 and 326.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.32, 537.87 and 326.18 is: 491.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.32 : 537.87 = 326.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.32/537.87 = 326.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.32x = 537.87 × 326.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.32x = 175,442.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,442.44/357.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.00

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