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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.38, 544.56 and 326.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.38, 544.56 and 326.31 is: 487.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.38 : 544.56 = 326.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.38/544.56 = 326.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.38x = 544.56 × 326.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.38x = 177,695.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,695.37/364.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.67

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