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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.72, 551.38 and 326.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.72, 551.38 and 326.12 is: 489.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.72 : 551.38 = 326.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.72/551.38 = 326.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.72x = 551.38 × 326.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.72x = 179,816.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,816.05/367.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.00

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