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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.72, 502.58 and 329.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.72, 502.58 and 329.33 is: 455.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.72 : 502.58 = 329.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.72/502.58 = 329.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.72x = 502.58 × 329.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.72x = 165,510.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,510.51/363.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.05

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