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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.90, 540.12 and 329.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.90, 540.12 and 329.31 is: 492.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.90 : 540.12 = 329.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.90/540.12 = 329.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.90x = 540.12 × 329.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.90x = 177,866.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,866.92/360.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.84

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