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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.17, 555.66 and 329.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.17, 555.66 and 329.67 is: 494.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.17 : 555.66 = 329.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.17/555.66 = 329.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.17x = 555.66 × 329.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.17x = 183,184.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,184.43/370.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.87

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