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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.44, 496.06 and 250.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.44, 496.06 and 250.28 is: 375.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.44 : 496.06 = 250.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.44/496.06 = 250.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.44x = 496.06 × 250.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.44x = 124,153.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,153.90/330.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.72

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