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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.96, 560 and 326.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.96, 560 and 326.60 is: 491.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.96 : 560 = 326.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.96/560 = 326.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.96x = 560 × 326.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.96x = 182,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,896/371.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.71

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