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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.44, 496.38 and 269.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.44, 496.38 and 269.72 is: 405.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.44 : 496.38 = 269.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.44/496.38 = 269.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.44x = 496.38 × 269.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.44x = 133,883.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,883.61/330.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.17

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