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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360, 496.60 and 330.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360, 496.60 and 330.64 is: 456.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360 : 496.60 = 330.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360/496.60 = 330.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360x = 496.60 × 330.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360x = 164,195.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,195.82/360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.10

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