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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.01, 495 and 258.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.01, 495 and 258.73 is: 388.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.01 : 495 = 258.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.01/495 = 258.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.01x = 495 × 258.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.01x = 128,071.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,071.35/330.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.08

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