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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.56, 548.16 and 330.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.56, 548.16 and 330.16 is: 493.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.56 : 548.16 = 330.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.56/548.16 = 330.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.56x = 548.16 × 330.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.56x = 180,980.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,980.51/366.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.73

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