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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.70, 542.55 and 329.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.70, 542.55 and 329.30 is: 493.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.70 : 542.55 = 329.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.70/542.55 = 329.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.70x = 542.55 × 329.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.70x = 178,661.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,661.72/361.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.95

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