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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.26, 540.83 and 326.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.26, 540.83 and 326.43 is: 488.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.26 : 540.83 = 326.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.26/540.83 = 326.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.26x = 540.83 × 326.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.26x = 176,543.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,543.95/361.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.69

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