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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.80, 505.86 and 330.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.80, 505.86 and 330.35 is: 455.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.80 : 505.86 = 330.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.80/505.86 = 330.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.80x = 505.86 × 330.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.80x = 167,108.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,108.32/366.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.59

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