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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.70, 492.84 and 329.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.70, 492.84 and 329.16 is: 454.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.70 : 492.84 = 329.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.70/492.84 = 329.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.70x = 492.84 × 329.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.70x = 162,223.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,223.21/356.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.79

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