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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.28, 560.94 and 330.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.28, 560.94 and 330.78 is: 495.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.28 : 560.94 = 330.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.28/560.94 = 330.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.28x = 560.94 × 330.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.28x = 185,547.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,547.73/374.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.75

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