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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.44, 538.14 and 329.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.44, 538.14 and 329.82 is: 495.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.44 : 538.14 = 329.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.44/538.14 = 329.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.44x = 538.14 × 329.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.44x = 177,489.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,489.33/358.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.17

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