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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.29, 454.64 and 288.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.29, 454.64 and 288.51 is: 397.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.29 : 454.64 = 288.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.29/454.64 = 288.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.29x = 454.64 × 288.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.29x = 131,168.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,168.19/330.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.13

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