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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.33, 496.61 and 269.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.33, 496.61 and 269.90 is: 405.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.33 : 496.61 = 269.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.33/496.61 = 269.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.33x = 496.61 × 269.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.33x = 134,033.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,033.23/330.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.76

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