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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.28, 494.56 and 329.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.28, 494.56 and 329.12 is: 454.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.28 : 494.56 = 329.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.28/494.56 = 329.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.28x = 494.56 × 329.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.28x = 162,769.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,769.59/358.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.31

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