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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.87, 551.94 and 326.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.87, 551.94 and 326.43 is: 489.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.87 : 551.94 = 326.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.87/551.94 = 326.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.87x = 551.94 × 326.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.87x = 180,169.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,169.77/367.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.76

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