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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.53, 550.71 and 332.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.53, 550.71 and 332.82 is: 500.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.53 : 550.71 = 332.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.53/550.71 = 332.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.53x = 550.71 × 332.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.53x = 183,287.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,287.30/366.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.07

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