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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.60, 493.74 and 276.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.60, 493.74 and 276.54 is: 413.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.60 : 493.74 = 276.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.60/493.74 = 276.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.60x = 493.74 × 276.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.60x = 136,538.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,538.86/330.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.00

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