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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.02, 501.57 and 329.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.02, 501.57 and 329.01 is: 453.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.02 : 501.57 = 329.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.02/501.57 = 329.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.02x = 501.57 × 329.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.02x = 165,021.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,021.55/364.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.33

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