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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.17, 550.86 and 326.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.17, 550.86 and 326.85 is: 490.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.17 : 550.86 = 326.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.17/550.86 = 326.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.17x = 550.86 × 326.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.17x = 180,048.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,048.59/367.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.37

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