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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.58, 455.71 and 271.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.58, 455.71 and 271.65 is: 374.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.58 : 455.71 = 271.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.58/455.71 = 271.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.58x = 455.71 × 271.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.58x = 123,792.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,792.26/330.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.48

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