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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.60, 492.20 and 332.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.60, 492.20 and 332.28 is: 458.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.60 : 492.20 = 332.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.60/492.20 = 332.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.60x = 492.20 × 332.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.60x = 163,548.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,548.22/356.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.63

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