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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.44, 550.68 and 326.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.44, 550.68 and 326.43 is: 489.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.44 : 550.68 = 326.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.44/550.68 = 326.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.44x = 550.68 × 326.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.44x = 179,758.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,758.47/367.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.22

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