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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.57, 494.79 and 281.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.57, 494.79 and 281.36 is: 421.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.57 : 494.79 = 281.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.57/494.79 = 281.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.57x = 494.79 × 281.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.57x = 139,211.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,211.64/330.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.13

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