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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.16, 500.34 and 330.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.16, 500.34 and 330.76 is: 455.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.16 : 500.34 = 330.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.16/500.34 = 330.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.16x = 500.34 × 330.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.16x = 165,492.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,492.46/363.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.70

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