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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.90, 554.22 and 329.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.90, 554.22 and 329.40 is: 493.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.90 : 554.22 = 329.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.90/554.22 = 329.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.90x = 554.22 × 329.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.90x = 182,560.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,560.07/369.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.54

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