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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.54, 497.23 and 275.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.54, 497.23 and 275.86 is: 414.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.54 : 497.23 = 275.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.54/497.23 = 275.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.54x = 497.23 × 275.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.54x = 137,165.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,165.87/330.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.98

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