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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.90, 554.95 and 329.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.90, 554.95 and 329.60 is: 494.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.90 : 554.95 = 329.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.90/554.95 = 329.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.90x = 554.95 × 329.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.90x = 182,911.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,911.52/369.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.49

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