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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.73, 551.10 and 328.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.73, 551.10 and 328.73 is: 489.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.73 : 551.10 = 328.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.73/551.10 = 328.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.73x = 551.10 × 328.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.73x = 181,161.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,161.58/369.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.98

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