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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.42, 495.12 and 253.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.42, 495.12 and 253.27 is: 379.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.42 : 495.12 = 253.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.42/495.12 = 253.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.42x = 495.12 × 253.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.42x = 125,397.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,397.80/330.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.51

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