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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.56, 510.21 and 326.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.56, 510.21 and 326.27 is: 449.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.56 : 510.21 = 326.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.56/510.21 = 326.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.56x = 510.21 × 326.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.56x = 166,465.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,465.53/370.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.22

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