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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.52, 491.58 and 330.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.52, 491.58 and 330.60 is: 455.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.52 : 491.58 = 330.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.52/491.58 = 330.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.52x = 491.58 × 330.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.52x = 162,516.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,516.35/356.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.84

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