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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.60, 553.92 and 326.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.60, 553.92 and 326.16 is: 488.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.60 : 553.92 = 326.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.60/553.92 = 326.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.60x = 553.92 × 326.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.60x = 180,666.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,666.55/369.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.82

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