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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.94, 538.14 and 328.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.94, 538.14 and 328.16 is: 491.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.94 : 538.14 = 328.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.94/538.14 = 328.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.94x = 538.14 × 328.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.94x = 176,596.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,596.02/358.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.99

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