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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.76, 562.92 and 326.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.76, 562.92 and 326.64 is: 490.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.76 : 562.92 = 326.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.76/562.92 = 326.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.76x = 562.92 × 326.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.76x = 183,872.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,872.19/374.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.64

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