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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.36, 536.04 and 326.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.36, 536.04 and 326.04 is: 489.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.36 : 536.04 = 326.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.36/536.04 = 326.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.36x = 536.04 × 326.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.36x = 174,770.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,770.48/357.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.06

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