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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.40, 501.87 and 332

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.40, 501.87 and 332 is: 457.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.40 : 501.87 = 332 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.40/501.87 = 332/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.40x = 501.87 × 332
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.40x = 166,620.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,620.84/364.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.25

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