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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.20, 533.18 and 332.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.20, 533.18 and 332.52 is: 497.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.20 : 533.18 = 332.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.20/533.18 = 332.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.20x = 533.18 × 332.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.20x = 177,293.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,293.01/356.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.73

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