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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.48, 506.52 and 326.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.48, 506.52 and 326.88 is: 451.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.48 : 506.52 = 326.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.48/506.52 = 326.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.48x = 506.52 × 326.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.48x = 165,571.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,571.26/366.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.79

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