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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.97, 535.81 and 332.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.97, 535.81 and 332.92 is: 496.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.97 : 535.81 = 332.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.97/535.81 = 332.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.97x = 535.81 × 332.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.97x = 178,381.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,381.87/358.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.93

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