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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.52, 501.94 and 329.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.52, 501.94 and 329.79 is: 454.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.52 : 501.94 = 329.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.52/501.94 = 329.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.52x = 501.94 × 329.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.52x = 165,534.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,534.79/364.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.12

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