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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.52, 456.60 and 261.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.52, 456.60 and 261.04 is: 360.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.52 : 456.60 = 261.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.52/456.60 = 261.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.52x = 456.60 × 261.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.52x = 119,190.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,190.86/330.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.62

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