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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.02, 497.43 and 328.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.02, 497.43 and 328.35 is: 452.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.02 : 497.43 = 328.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.02/497.43 = 328.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.02x = 497.43 × 328.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.02x = 163,331.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,331.14/361.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.42

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