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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.52, 495.92 and 330.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.52, 495.92 and 330.08 is: 455.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.52 : 495.92 = 330.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.52/495.92 = 330.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.52x = 495.92 × 330.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.52x = 163,693.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,693.27/359.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.31

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