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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.14, 536.88 and 330.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.14, 536.88 and 330.38 is: 496.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.14 : 536.88 = 330.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.14/536.88 = 330.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.14x = 536.88 × 330.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.14x = 177,374.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,374.41/357.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.65

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