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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.97, 501.19 and 326.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.97, 501.19 and 326.04 is: 448.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.97 : 501.19 = 326.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.97/501.19 = 326.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.97x = 501.19 × 326.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.97x = 163,408.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,408.11/363.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.96

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