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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.16, 503.10 and 332.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.16, 503.10 and 332.76 is: 458.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.16 : 503.10 = 332.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.16/503.10 = 332.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.16x = 503.10 × 332.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.16x = 167,411.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,411.56/365.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.46

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