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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.76, 547.20 and 329.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.76, 547.20 and 329.28 is: 492.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.76 : 547.20 = 329.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.76/547.20 = 329.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.76x = 547.20 × 329.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.76x = 180,182.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,182.02/365.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.62

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