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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.64, 511.19 and 330.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.64, 511.19 and 330.79 is: 456.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.64 : 511.19 = 330.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.64/511.19 = 330.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.64x = 511.19 × 330.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.64x = 169,098.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,098.01/370.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.24

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