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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.56, 553.94 and 326.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.56, 553.94 and 326.34 is: 489.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.56 : 553.94 = 326.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.56/553.94 = 326.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.56x = 553.94 × 326.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.56x = 180,769.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,769.19/369.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.14

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