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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.52, 500.57 and 328.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.52, 500.57 and 328.79 is: 452.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.52 : 500.57 = 328.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.52/500.57 = 328.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.52x = 500.57 × 328.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.52x = 164,580.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,580.77/363.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.74

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