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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.03, 576.73 and 330.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.03, 576.73 and 330.49 is: 495.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.03 : 576.73 = 330.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.03/576.73 = 330.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.03x = 576.73 × 330.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.03x = 190,603.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,603.50/385.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.04

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