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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.16, 533.96 and 329.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.16, 533.96 and 329.00 is: 490.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.16 : 533.96 = 329.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.16/533.96 = 329.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.16x = 533.96 × 329.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.16x = 175,669.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,669.76/358.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.49

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