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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.82, 549.35 and 326.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.82, 549.35 and 326.84 is: 490.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.82 : 549.35 = 326.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.82/549.35 = 326.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.82x = 549.35 × 326.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.82x = 179,546.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,546.40/365.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.81

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