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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.38, 497.05 and 330.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.38, 497.05 and 330.97 is: 456.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.38 : 497.05 = 330.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.38/497.05 = 330.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.38x = 497.05 × 330.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.38x = 164,506.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,506.57/360.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.48

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