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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.60, 551.16 and 329.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.60, 551.16 and 329.20 is: 493.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.60 : 551.16 = 329.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.60/551.16 = 329.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.60x = 551.16 × 329.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.60x = 181,441.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,441.87/367.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.59

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