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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.71, 543.45 and 332.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.71, 543.45 and 332.35 is: 497.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.71 : 543.45 = 332.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.71/543.45 = 332.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.71x = 543.45 × 332.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.71x = 180,615.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,615.61/362.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.96

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