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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.13, 495.01 and 328.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.13, 495.01 and 328.15 is: 452.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.13 : 495.01 = 328.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.13/495.01 = 328.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.13x = 495.01 × 328.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.13x = 162,437.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,437.53/359.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.31

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