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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.64, 495.69 and 328.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.64, 495.69 and 328.65 is: 452.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.64 : 495.69 = 328.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.64/495.69 = 328.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.64x = 495.69 × 328.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.64x = 162,908.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,908.52/359.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.98

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