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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.39, 532.61 and 329.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.39, 532.61 and 329.78 is: 495.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.39 : 532.61 = 329.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.39/532.61 = 329.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.39x = 532.61 × 329.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.39x = 175,642.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,642.48/354.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.62

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