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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.68, 551.57 and 329.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.68, 551.57 and 329.42 is: 494.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.68 : 551.57 = 329.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.68/551.57 = 329.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.68x = 551.57 × 329.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.68x = 181,693.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,693.78/367.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.16

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