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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.09, 550.73 and 326.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.09, 550.73 and 326.79 is: 490.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.09 : 550.73 = 326.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.09/550.73 = 326.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.09x = 550.73 × 326.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.09x = 179,973.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,973.06/367.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.28

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