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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.58, 511.60 and 329.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.58, 511.60 and 329.56 is: 454.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.58 : 511.60 = 329.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.58/511.60 = 329.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.58x = 511.60 × 329.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.58x = 168,602.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,602.90/370.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.97

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