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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.36, 549.89 and 328.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.36, 549.89 and 328.04 is: 489.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.36 : 549.89 = 328.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.36/549.89 = 328.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.36x = 549.89 × 328.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.36x = 180,385.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,385.92/368.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.70

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