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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.74, 555.22 and 326.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.74, 555.22 and 326.95 is: 489.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.74 : 555.22 = 326.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.74/555.22 = 326.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.74x = 555.22 × 326.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.74x = 181,528.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,528.20/370.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.63

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