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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.32, 539.46 and 326.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.32, 539.46 and 326.15 is: 488.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.32 : 539.46 = 326.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.32/539.46 = 326.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.32x = 539.46 × 326.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.32x = 175,944.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,944.88/360.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.30

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