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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.84, 550.35 and 326.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.84, 550.35 and 326.16 is: 489.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.84 : 550.35 = 326.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.84/550.35 = 326.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.84x = 550.35 × 326.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.84x = 179,502.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,502.16/366.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.32

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