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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.34, 575.37 and 330.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.34, 575.37 and 330.06 is: 495.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.34 : 575.37 = 330.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.34/575.37 = 330.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.34x = 575.37 × 330.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.34x = 189,906.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,906.62/383.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.40

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