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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.39, 508.73 and 329.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.39, 508.73 and 329.88 is: 454.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.39 : 508.73 = 329.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.39/508.73 = 329.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.39x = 508.73 × 329.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.39x = 167,818.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,818.20/369.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.31

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