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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.21, 491.54 and 330.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.21, 491.54 and 330.09 is: 455.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.21 : 491.54 = 330.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.21/491.54 = 330.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.21x = 491.54 × 330.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.21x = 162,252.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,252.44/356.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.50

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