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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.34, 512.10 and 330.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.34, 512.10 and 330.30 is: 455.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.34 : 512.10 = 330.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.34/512.10 = 330.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.34x = 512.10 × 330.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.34x = 169,146.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,146.63/371.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.50

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