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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.15, 493.69 and 328.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.15, 493.69 and 328.44 is: 454.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.15 : 493.69 = 328.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.15/493.69 = 328.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.15x = 493.69 × 328.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.15x = 162,147.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,147.54/357.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.00

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