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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.37, 541.25 and 332.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.37, 541.25 and 332.70 is: 495.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.37 : 541.25 = 332.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.37/541.25 = 332.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.37x = 541.25 × 332.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.37x = 180,073.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,073.88/363.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.57

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