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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.50, 543.87 and 328.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.50, 543.87 and 328.14 is: 489.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.50 : 543.87 = 328.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.50/543.87 = 328.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.50x = 543.87 × 328.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.50x = 178,465.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,465.50/364.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.62

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