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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.15, 494.84 and 265.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.15, 494.84 and 265.56 is: 398.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.15 : 494.84 = 265.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.15/494.84 = 265.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.15x = 494.84 × 265.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.15x = 131,409.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,409.71/330.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.03

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