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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.38, 494.54 and 247.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.38, 494.54 and 247.62 is: 370.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.38 : 494.54 = 247.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.38/494.54 = 247.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.38x = 494.54 × 247.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.38x = 122,457.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,457.99/330.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.66

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