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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.14, 539.88 and 332.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.14, 539.88 and 332.38 is: 499.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.14 : 539.88 = 332.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.14/539.88 = 332.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.14x = 539.88 × 332.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.14x = 179,445.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,445.31/359.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.65

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