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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.92, 554.98 and 329.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.92, 554.98 and 329.60 is: 494.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.92 : 554.98 = 329.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.92/554.98 = 329.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.92x = 554.98 × 329.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.92x = 182,921.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,921.41/369.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.49

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