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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.25, 546.29 and 329.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.25, 546.29 and 329.42 is: 494.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.25 : 546.29 = 329.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.25/546.29 = 329.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.25x = 546.29 × 329.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.25x = 179,958.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,958.85/364.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.05

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