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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.38, 537.57 and 328.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.38, 537.57 and 328.32 is: 492.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.38 : 537.57 = 328.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.38/537.57 = 328.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.38x = 537.57 × 328.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.38x = 176,494.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,494.98/358.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.48

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