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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.48, 565.50 and 330.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.48, 565.50 and 330.42 is: 497.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.48 : 565.50 = 330.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.48/565.50 = 330.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.48x = 565.50 × 330.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.48x = 186,852.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,852.51/375.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.64

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