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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.70, 501.90 and 328.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.70, 501.90 and 328.30 is: 453.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.70 : 501.90 = 328.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.70/501.90 = 328.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.70x = 501.90 × 328.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.70x = 164,773.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,773.77/363.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.05

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