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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.02, 494.19 and 328.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.02, 494.19 and 328.86 is: 453.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.02 : 494.19 = 328.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.02/494.19 = 328.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.02x = 494.19 × 328.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.02x = 162,519.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,519.32/358.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.94

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