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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.60, 546.34 and 330.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.60, 546.34 and 330.20 is: 494.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.60 : 546.34 = 330.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.60/546.34 = 330.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.60x = 546.34 × 330.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.60x = 180,401.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,401.47/364.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.79

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