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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.31, 499.66 and 329.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.31, 499.66 and 329.50 is: 454.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.31 : 499.66 = 329.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.31/499.66 = 329.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.31x = 499.66 × 329.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.31x = 164,637.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,637.97/362.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.41

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