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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.21, 550.92 and 326.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.21, 550.92 and 326.91 is: 490.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.21 : 550.92 = 326.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.21/550.92 = 326.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.21x = 550.92 × 326.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.21x = 180,101.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,101.82/367.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.46

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