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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.60, 501.84 and 330.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.60, 501.84 and 330.18 is: 455.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.60 : 501.84 = 330.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.60/501.84 = 330.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.60x = 501.84 × 330.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.60x = 165,697.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,697.53/363.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.71

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