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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.74, 482.53 and 330.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.74, 482.53 and 330.80 is: 453.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.74 : 482.53 = 330.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.74/482.53 = 330.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.74x = 482.53 × 330.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.74x = 159,620.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,620.92/351.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.80

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