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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.65, 553.25 and 329.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.65, 553.25 and 329.15 is: 492.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.65 : 553.25 = 329.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.65/553.25 = 329.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.65x = 553.25 × 329.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.65x = 182,097.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,097.83/369.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.63

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