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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.93, 540.09 and 332.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.93, 540.09 and 332.79 is: 499.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.93 : 540.09 = 332.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.93/540.09 = 332.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.93x = 540.09 × 332.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.93x = 179,736.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,736.55/359.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.37

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