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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.07, 500.70 and 326.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.07, 500.70 and 326.62 is: 450.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.07 : 500.70 = 326.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.07/500.70 = 326.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.07x = 500.70 × 326.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.07x = 163,538.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,538.63/363.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.43

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