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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.44, 552.24 and 329.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.44, 552.24 and 329.40 is: 491.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.44 : 552.24 = 329.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.44/552.24 = 329.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.44x = 552.24 × 329.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.44x = 181,907.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,907.86/370.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.06

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