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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.42, 495.02 and 332.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.42, 495.02 and 332.08 is: 457.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.42 : 495.02 = 332.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.42/495.02 = 332.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.42x = 495.02 × 332.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.42x = 164,386.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,386.45/359.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.37

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