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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.00, 611.38 and 330.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.00, 611.38 and 330.55 is: 495.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.00 : 611.38 = 330.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.00/611.38 = 330.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.00x = 611.38 × 330.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.00x = 202,090.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,090.54/408.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.32

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