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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.24, 494.56 and 261.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.24, 494.56 and 261.30 is: 391.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.24 : 494.56 = 261.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.24/494.56 = 261.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.24x = 494.56 × 261.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.24x = 129,228.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,228.53/330.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.32

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