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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.65, 494.37 and 328.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.65, 494.37 and 328.95 is: 454.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.65 : 494.37 = 328.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.65/494.37 = 328.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.65x = 494.37 × 328.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.65x = 162,623.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,623.01/357.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.71

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