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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.45, 551.79 and 328.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.45, 551.79 and 328.95 is: 491.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.45 : 551.79 = 328.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.45/551.79 = 328.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.45x = 551.79 × 328.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.45x = 181,511.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,511.32/369.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.30

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