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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.01, 454.61 and 282.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.01, 454.61 and 282.61 is: 389.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.01 : 454.61 = 282.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.01/454.61 = 282.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.01x = 454.61 × 282.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.01x = 128,473.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,473.65/330.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.31

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