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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.39, 494.12 and 294.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.39, 494.12 and 294.09 is: 439.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.39 : 494.12 = 294.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.39/494.12 = 294.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.39x = 494.12 × 294.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.39x = 145,314.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,314.28/330.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.83

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