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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.89, 528.37 and 332.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.89, 528.37 and 332.02 is: 495.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.89 : 528.37 = 332.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.89/528.37 = 332.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.89x = 528.37 × 332.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.89x = 175,429.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,429.41/353.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.72

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