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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.34, 494.62 and 265.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.34, 494.62 and 265.02 is: 396.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.34 : 494.62 = 265.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.34/494.62 = 265.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.34x = 494.62 × 265.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.34x = 131,084.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,084.19/330.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.82

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