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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.36, 616 and 330.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.36, 616 and 330.72 is: 495.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.36 : 616 = 330.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.36/616 = 330.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.36x = 616 × 330.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.36x = 203,723.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,723.52/411.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.24

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