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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.40, 534.11 and 330.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.40, 534.11 and 330.78 is: 497.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.40 : 534.11 = 330.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.40/534.11 = 330.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.40x = 534.11 × 330.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.40x = 176,671.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,671.25/355.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.11

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