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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.18, 497.13 and 272.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.18, 497.13 and 272.28 is: 409.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.18 : 497.13 = 272.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.18/497.13 = 272.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.18x = 497.13 × 272.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.18x = 135,358.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,358.56/330.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.95

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