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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.28, 494.61 and 266.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.28, 494.61 and 266.02 is: 398.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.28 : 494.61 = 266.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.28/494.61 = 266.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.28x = 494.61 × 266.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.28x = 131,576.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,576.15/330.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.38

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