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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.87, 503.21 and 328.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.87, 503.21 and 328.42 is: 452.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.87 : 503.21 = 328.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.87/503.21 = 328.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.87x = 503.21 × 328.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.87x = 165,265.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,265.68/364.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.94

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