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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.18, 542.40 and 328.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.18, 542.40 and 328.02 is: 493.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.18 : 542.40 = 328.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.18/542.40 = 328.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.18x = 542.40 × 328.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.18x = 177,918.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,918.05/360.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.97

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