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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.99, 563.96 and 326.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.99, 563.96 and 326.19 is: 487.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.99 : 563.96 = 326.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.99/563.96 = 326.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.99x = 563.96 × 326.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.99x = 183,961.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,961.04/376.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.98

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