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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.30, 495.09 and 261.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.30, 495.09 and 261.72 is: 392.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.30 : 495.09 = 261.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.30/495.09 = 261.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.30x = 495.09 × 261.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.30x = 129,574.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,574.95/330.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.29

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