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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.58, 495.23 and 268.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.58, 495.23 and 268.95 is: 402.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.58 : 495.23 = 268.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.58/495.23 = 268.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.58x = 495.23 × 268.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.58x = 133,191.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,191.95/330.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.90

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