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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.66, 565.74 and 330.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.66, 565.74 and 330.50 is: 497.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.66 : 565.74 = 330.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.66/565.74 = 330.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.66x = 565.74 × 330.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.66x = 186,978.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,978.48/375.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.73

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