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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.59, 536.41 and 326.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.59, 536.41 and 326.55 is: 488.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.59 : 536.41 = 326.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.59/536.41 = 326.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.59x = 536.41 × 326.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.59x = 175,164.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,164.69/358.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.48

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