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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.02, 489.51 and 329.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.02, 489.51 and 329.10 is: 453.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.02 : 489.51 = 329.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.02/489.51 = 329.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.02x = 489.51 × 329.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.02x = 161,097.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,097.74/355.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.77

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