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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.25, 492.72 and 330.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.25, 492.72 and 330.90 is: 455.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.25 : 492.72 = 330.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.25/492.72 = 330.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.25x = 492.72 × 330.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.25x = 163,041.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,041.05/358.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.11

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