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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.58, 557.40 and 329.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.58, 557.40 and 329.04 is: 493.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.58 : 557.40 = 329.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.58/557.40 = 329.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.58x = 557.40 × 329.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.58x = 183,406.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,406.90/371.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.59

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