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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.02, 505.38 and 332.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.02, 505.38 and 332.30 is: 457.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.02 : 505.38 = 332.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.02/505.38 = 332.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.02x = 505.38 × 332.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.02x = 167,937.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,937.77/367.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.57

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