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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.15, 534.32 and 332.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.15, 534.32 and 332.28 is: 501.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.15 : 534.32 = 332.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.15/534.32 = 332.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.15x = 534.32 × 332.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.15x = 177,542.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,542.19/354.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.32

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