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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.23, 556.02 and 330.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.23, 556.02 and 330.54 is: 496.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.23 : 556.02 = 330.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.23/556.02 = 330.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.23x = 556.02 × 330.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.23x = 183,786.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,786.85/370.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.41

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