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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.95, 491.72 and 330.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.95, 491.72 and 330.03 is: 455.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.95 : 491.72 = 330.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.95/491.72 = 330.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.95x = 491.72 × 330.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.95x = 162,280.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,280.70/355.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.91

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