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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.04, 555.60 and 329.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.04, 555.60 and 329.60 is: 494.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.04 : 555.60 = 329.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.04/555.60 = 329.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.04x = 555.60 × 329.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.04x = 183,125.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,125.76/370.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.88

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