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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.68, 562.58 and 330.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.68, 562.58 and 330.60 is: 497.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.68 : 562.58 = 330.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.68/562.58 = 330.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.68x = 562.58 × 330.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.68x = 185,988.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,988.95/373.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.72

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