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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.27, 494.52 and 264.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.27, 494.52 and 264.96 is: 396.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.27 : 494.52 = 264.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.27/494.52 = 264.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.27x = 494.52 × 264.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.27x = 131,028.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,028.02/330.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.73

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