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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.86, 498.11 and 326.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.86, 498.11 and 326.27 is: 449.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.86 : 498.11 = 326.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.86/498.11 = 326.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.86x = 498.11 × 326.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.86x = 162,518.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,518.35/361.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.12

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