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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.03, 501.45 and 328.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.03, 501.45 and 328.05 is: 453.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.03 : 501.45 = 328.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.03/501.45 = 328.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.03x = 501.45 × 328.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.03x = 164,500.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,500.67/363.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.13

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