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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.84, 493.56 and 329.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.84, 493.56 and 329.04 is: 453.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.84 : 493.56 = 329.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.84/493.56 = 329.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.84x = 493.56 × 329.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.84x = 162,400.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,400.98/357.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.84

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