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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.08, 541.35 and 330.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.08, 541.35 and 330.98 is: 496.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.08 : 541.35 = 330.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.08/541.35 = 330.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.08x = 541.35 × 330.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.08x = 179,173.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,173.32/361.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.22

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