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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.64, 538.65 and 329.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.64, 538.65 and 329.54 is: 493.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.64 : 538.65 = 329.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.64/538.65 = 329.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.64x = 538.65 × 329.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.64x = 177,504.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,504.03/359.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.56

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