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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.16, 553.84 and 328.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.16, 553.84 and 328.86 is: 493.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.16 : 553.84 = 328.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.16/553.84 = 328.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.16x = 553.84 × 328.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.16x = 182,135.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,135.82/369.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.38

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