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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.73, 545.67 and 329.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.73, 545.67 and 329.71 is: 494.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.73 : 545.67 = 329.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.73/545.67 = 329.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.73x = 545.67 × 329.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.73x = 179,912.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,912.51/363.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.63

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