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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.48, 534.72 and 329.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.48, 534.72 and 329.84 is: 494.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.48 : 534.72 = 329.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.48/534.72 = 329.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.48x = 534.72 × 329.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.48x = 176,372.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,372.04/356.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.76

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