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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.47, 494.71 and 253.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.47, 494.71 and 253.73 is: 379.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.47 : 494.71 = 253.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.47/494.71 = 253.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.47x = 494.71 × 253.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.47x = 125,522.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,522.77/330.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.83

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