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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.90, 556.46 and 330.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.90, 556.46 and 330.60 is: 496.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.90 : 556.46 = 330.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.90/556.46 = 330.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.90x = 556.46 × 330.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.90x = 183,965.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,965.68/370.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.00

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