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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.89, 533.36 and 330.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.89, 533.36 and 330.28 is: 496.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.89 : 533.36 = 330.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.89/533.36 = 330.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.89x = 533.36 × 330.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.89x = 176,156.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,156.49/354.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.37

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