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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.14, 509.76 and 330.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.14, 509.76 and 330.63 is: 455.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.14 : 509.76 = 330.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.14/509.76 = 330.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.14x = 509.76 × 330.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.14x = 168,541.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,541.95/370.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.35

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