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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.42, 495.74 and 330

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.42, 495.74 and 330 is: 455.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.42 : 495.74 = 330 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.42/495.74 = 330/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.42x = 495.74 × 330
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.42x = 163,592.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,592.55/359.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.16

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