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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.76, 498.83 and 326.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.76, 498.83 and 326.78 is: 450.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.76 : 498.83 = 326.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.76/498.83 = 326.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.76x = 498.83 × 326.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.76x = 163,007.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,007.67/361.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.60

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