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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.27, 536.35 and 330.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.27, 536.35 and 330.94 is: 495.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.27 : 536.35 = 330.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.27/536.35 = 330.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.27x = 536.35 × 330.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.27x = 177,496.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,496.18/358.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.42

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