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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.79, 532.56 and 330.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.79, 532.56 and 330.74 is: 493.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.79 : 532.56 = 330.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.79/532.56 = 330.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.79x = 532.56 × 330.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.79x = 176,134.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,134.58/356.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.66

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