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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.36, 500.54 and 294.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.36, 500.54 and 294.32 is: 443.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.36 : 500.54 = 294.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.36/500.54 = 294.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.36x = 500.54 × 294.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.36x = 147,318.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,318.93/332.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.25

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