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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.25, 542.46 and 332.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.25, 542.46 and 332.17 is: 497.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.25 : 542.46 = 332.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.25/542.46 = 332.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.25x = 542.46 × 332.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.25x = 180,188.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,188.94/362.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.42

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