Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330, 492.80 and 269
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 330, 492.80 and 269 is: 401.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
330 : 492.80 = 269 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
330/492.80 = 269/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
330x = 492.80 × 269 - Step 4: Simplify right side
330x = 132,563.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,563.20/330 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 401.71
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