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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.68, 530.98 and 330.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.68, 530.98 and 330.30 is: 493.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.68 : 530.98 = 330.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.68/530.98 = 330.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.68x = 530.98 × 330.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.68x = 175,381.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,381.87/355.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.09

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