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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.26, 505.58 and 330.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.26, 505.58 and 330.42 is: 454.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.26 : 505.58 = 330.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.26/505.58 = 330.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.26x = 505.58 × 330.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.26x = 167,053.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,053.74/367.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.87

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