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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.25, 544.79 and 328.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.25, 544.79 and 328.42 is: 492.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.25 : 544.79 = 328.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.25/544.79 = 328.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.25x = 544.79 × 328.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.25x = 178,921.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,921.43/363.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.56

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