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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.60, 554.98 and 330.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.60, 554.98 and 330.32 is: 493.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.60 : 554.98 = 330.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.60/554.98 = 330.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.60x = 554.98 × 330.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.60x = 183,320.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,320.99/371.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.33

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