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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.01, 494.41 and 328.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.01, 494.41 and 328.39 is: 453.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.01 : 494.41 = 328.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.01/494.41 = 328.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.01x = 494.41 × 328.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.01x = 162,360.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,360.18/358.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.51

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