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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.91, 549.64 and 332.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.91, 549.64 and 332.65 is: 501.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.91 : 549.64 = 332.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.91/549.64 = 332.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.91x = 549.64 × 332.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.91x = 182,835.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,835.54/364.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.04

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