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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.21, 538.80 and 328.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.21, 538.80 and 328.51 is: 494.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.21 : 538.80 = 328.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.21/538.80 = 328.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.21x = 538.80 × 328.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.21x = 177,001.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,001.19/358.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.13

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