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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.61, 543.69 and 328.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.61, 543.69 and 328.68 is: 492.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.61 : 543.69 = 328.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.61/543.69 = 328.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.61x = 543.69 × 328.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.61x = 178,700.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,700.03/362.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.82

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