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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.94, 538.92 and 329.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.94, 538.92 and 329.70 is: 493.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.94 : 538.92 = 329.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.94/538.92 = 329.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.94x = 538.92 × 329.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.94x = 177,681.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,681.92/359.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.64

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