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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.06, 502.95 and 332.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.06, 502.95 and 332.38 is: 459.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.06 : 502.95 = 332.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.06/502.95 = 332.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.06x = 502.95 × 332.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.06x = 167,170.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,170.52/364.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.18

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