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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.22, 494.94 and 252.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.22, 494.94 and 252.58 is: 378.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.22 : 494.94 = 252.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.22/494.94 = 252.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.22x = 494.94 × 252.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.22x = 125,011.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,011.95/330.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.57

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