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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.52, 495.92 and 258.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.52, 495.92 and 258.97 is: 388.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.52 : 495.92 = 258.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.52/495.92 = 258.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.52x = 495.92 × 258.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.52x = 128,428.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,428.40/330.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.56

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