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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.02, 490.89 and 330.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.02, 490.89 and 330.10 is: 455.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.02 : 490.89 = 330.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.02/490.89 = 330.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.02x = 490.89 × 330.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.02x = 162,042.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,042.79/356.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.15

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