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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.20, 551.43 and 326.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.20, 551.43 and 326.16 is: 489.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.20 : 551.43 = 326.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.20/551.43 = 326.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.20x = 551.43 × 326.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.20x = 179,854.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,854.41/367.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.80

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