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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.25, 493.97 and 329.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.25, 493.97 and 329.09 is: 453.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.25 : 493.97 = 329.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.25/493.97 = 329.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.25x = 493.97 × 329.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.25x = 162,556.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,556.47/358.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.76

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