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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.36, 535.76 and 329.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.36, 535.76 and 329.63 is: 495.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.36 : 535.76 = 329.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.36/535.76 = 329.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.36x = 535.76 × 329.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.36x = 176,602.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,602.57/356.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.57

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