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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.83, 511.96 and 329.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.83, 511.96 and 329.82 is: 455.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.83 : 511.96 = 329.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.83/511.96 = 329.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.83x = 511.96 × 329.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.83x = 168,850.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,850.44/370.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.34

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