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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.92, 554.04 and 329.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.92, 554.04 and 329.23 is: 494.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.92 : 554.04 = 329.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.92/554.04 = 329.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.92x = 554.04 × 329.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.92x = 182,407.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,407.28/368.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.43

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