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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.79, 558.60 and 326.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.79, 558.60 and 326.22 is: 490.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.79 : 558.60 = 326.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.79/558.60 = 326.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.79x = 558.60 × 326.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.79x = 182,226.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,226.49/371.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.13

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