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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.64, 492.92 and 326.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.64, 492.92 and 326.64 is: 450.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.64 : 492.92 = 326.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.64/492.92 = 326.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.64x = 492.92 × 326.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.64x = 161,007.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,007.39/357.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.19

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