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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.30, 496.86 and 330.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.30, 496.86 and 330.32 is: 455.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.30 : 496.86 = 330.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.30/496.86 = 330.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.30x = 496.86 × 330.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.30x = 164,122.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,122.80/360.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.52

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