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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.01, 554.66 and 329.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.01, 554.66 and 329.21 is: 493.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.01 : 554.66 = 329.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.01/554.66 = 329.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.01x = 554.66 × 329.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.01x = 182,597.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,597.97/370.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.49

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