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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.60, 545.82 and 328.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.60, 545.82 and 328.60 is: 491.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.60 : 545.82 = 328.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.60/545.82 = 328.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.60x = 545.82 × 328.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.60x = 179,356.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,356.45/364.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.93

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