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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.56, 536.76 and 328.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.56, 536.76 and 328.32 is: 491.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.56 : 536.76 = 328.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.56/536.76 = 328.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.56x = 536.76 × 328.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.56x = 176,229.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,229.04/358.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.49

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