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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.17, 495.72 and 293.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.17, 495.72 and 293.72 is: 440.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.17 : 495.72 = 293.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.17/495.72 = 293.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.17x = 495.72 × 293.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.17x = 145,600.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,600.40/330.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.99

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