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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.82, 538.93 and 332.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.82, 538.93 and 332.47 is: 500.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.82 : 538.93 = 332.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.82/538.93 = 332.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.82x = 538.93 × 332.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.82x = 179,174.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,174.95/357.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.75

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