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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.31, 498.29 and 328.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.31, 498.29 and 328.50 is: 453.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.31 : 498.29 = 328.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.31/498.29 = 328.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.31x = 498.29 × 328.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.31x = 163,686.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,686.62/361.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.04

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