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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.36, 551.34 and 332.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.36, 551.34 and 332.64 is: 496.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.36 : 551.34 = 332.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.36/551.34 = 332.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.36x = 551.34 × 332.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.36x = 183,397.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,397.74/369.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.53

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