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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.17, 557.16 and 330.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.17, 557.16 and 330.67 is: 496.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.17 : 557.16 = 330.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.17/557.16 = 330.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.17x = 557.16 × 330.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.17x = 184,236.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,236.10/371.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.37

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