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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.16, 556.84 and 330.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.16, 556.84 and 330.84 is: 496.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.16 : 556.84 = 330.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.16/556.84 = 330.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.16x = 556.84 × 330.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.16x = 184,224.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,224.95/371.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.35

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