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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.80, 490.86 and 328.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.80, 490.86 and 328.44 is: 453.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.80 : 490.86 = 328.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.80/490.86 = 328.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.80x = 490.86 × 328.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.80x = 161,218.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,218.06/355.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.11

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