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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.32, 553.28 and 330.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.32, 553.28 and 330.65 is: 495.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.32 : 553.28 = 330.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.32/553.28 = 330.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.32x = 553.28 × 330.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.32x = 182,937.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,937.61/369.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.33

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