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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.86, 541.28 and 330.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.86, 541.28 and 330.10 is: 495.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.86 : 541.28 = 330.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.86/541.28 = 330.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.86x = 541.28 × 330.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.86x = 178,677.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,677.52/360.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.15

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