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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.40, 546.06 and 332

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.40, 546.06 and 332 is: 497.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.40 : 546.06 = 332 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.40/546.06 = 332/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.40x = 546.06 × 332
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.40x = 181,291.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,291.92/364.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.51

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