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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.27, 456.26 and 260.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.27, 456.26 and 260.79 is: 360.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.27 : 456.26 = 260.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.27/456.26 = 260.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.27x = 456.26 × 260.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.27x = 118,986.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,986.74/330.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.27

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