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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.09, 534.54 and 332.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.09, 534.54 and 332.60 is: 499.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.09 : 534.54 = 332.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.09/534.54 = 332.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.09x = 534.54 × 332.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.09x = 177,788.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,788.00/356.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.28

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