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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.81, 555.30 and 326.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.81, 555.30 and 326.79 is: 490.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.81 : 555.30 = 326.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.81/555.30 = 326.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.81x = 555.30 × 326.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.81x = 181,466.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,466.49/369.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.70

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