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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.20, 491.40 and 329.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.20, 491.40 and 329.04 is: 451.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.20 : 491.40 = 329.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.20/491.40 = 329.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.20x = 491.40 × 329.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.20x = 161,690.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,690.26/358.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.40

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