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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.84, 537.20 and 332.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.84, 537.20 and 332.32 is: 498.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.84 : 537.20 = 332.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.84/537.20 = 332.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.84x = 537.20 × 332.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.84x = 178,522.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,522.30/357.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.89

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