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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.28, 494.40 and 295.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.28, 494.40 and 295.58 is: 442.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.28 : 494.40 = 295.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.28/494.40 = 295.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.28x = 494.40 × 295.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.28x = 146,137.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,137.10/330.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.47

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