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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.60, 456.02 and 265

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.60, 456.02 and 265 is: 365.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.60 : 456.02 = 265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.60/456.02 = 265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.60x = 456.02 × 265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.60x = 120,845.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,845.30/330.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.53

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