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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.77, 493.46 and 328.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.77, 493.46 and 328.35 is: 452.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.77 : 493.46 = 328.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.77/493.46 = 328.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.77x = 493.46 × 328.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.77x = 162,029.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,029.03/357.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.89

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