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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.24, 540.54 and 332.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.24, 540.54 and 332.70 is: 499.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.24 : 540.54 = 332.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.24/540.54 = 332.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.24x = 540.54 × 332.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.24x = 179,837.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,837.66/360.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.22

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