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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.63, 497.75 and 332.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.63, 497.75 and 332.82 is: 459.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.63 : 497.75 = 332.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.63/497.75 = 332.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.63x = 497.75 × 332.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.63x = 165,659.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,659.49/360.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.36

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